tman1175
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- City, State
- seattle, wa
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 99 eddie bauer
I have a 99 EXP w/ 87,000 miles on it, 4.0L SOHC. The engine has been making this cluttering noise for the past 10,000 miles. It sounds like I have a diesel engine. The mechanic said it was the timing chain tensioner. He said I didn't have to do anything until it breaks. If it breaks, is the vehicle inoperable to drive? I really don't want to get stranded somewhere. Any thoughts. Also, I'm not a mechanic. What's the cost to repair?