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Real loud rattling in engine bay, harder when in Drive

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Fairbanks, Alaska
Year, Model & Trim Level
2002 4.6 4WD Limited
Hello, I have a small issue with my 2002 4.6, there's a huge really annoying rattling coming from the front of the Explorer, i believe it might be in the by area but I'm not sure, the noise get's heavier when in drive, it also makes a somewhat audible when moving the steering wheel when in neutral or park. My main suspect is the Harmonic Balance but I don't feel like replacing it and being wrong because it's a little expensive. I have a 2 part YouTube video where I'm under the Driver Side wheel where, first part is in Park, second part is in Drive, on the second part I look down under the cats and stuff and the orientation is inverted i apologize for that, tomorrow I'll try to run the car without the Serpentine Belt see if it makes a difference or not. TIA



 






How many miles are on the engine and when was the last time the timing chain was replaced? It could very well be the timing chain tensioners have worn through and the chain it banging against the timing chain cover. Click HERE to see more detail.
 






How many miles are on the engine and when was the last time the timing chain was replaced? It could very well be the timing chain tensioners have worn through and the chain it banging against the timing chain cover. Click HERE to see more detail.
Honestly prolly never if I'm honest, it was a lemon when I bought it, 264872 on the clock. Yeah it lines up, just ordered some Cloyes Iron Cast tensioners from RockAuto and a couple gaskets while I'm at it. You got any 2021 tips? Should I go for the chain too or it's a 50/50 if it looks good leave it be? And if I should, what Chain brand is good, i tried hunting for Motorcraft but the results are Melling, Cloyes, ECCPP(??)
 






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