Quickest way to check timing chain guides
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Quickest way to check timing chain guides
Getting knocking/ticking at engine 2000 Ford Ranger 4.0L V6 OHV. The truck doesn't overheat or throw codes..just constant ticking.
Oil gauge show pressure....Is there a procedure to remove the timing chain covers [without removing engine] for inspection?
I'm thinking these need to be replaced.
Thanks,
Mike
Oil gauge show pressure....Is there a procedure to remove the timing chain covers [without removing engine] for inspection?
I'm thinking these need to be replaced.
Thanks,
Mike
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You have a 4.0l OHV engine NOT a 4.0l SOHC
So timing chain(only 1) was not an issue on these engines
A "tick" noise is from valve train and usually a collapsed lifter, annoying but not a major issue, on the 4.0l OHV you have to pull the heads but not the engine, to replace lifters
A "knock" is different, lower tone and can be felt in the engine block, get a wooden stick like a short broom handle, start engine, place wood end against block or head and listen at the other end, you WILL hear a Rod or Crank bearing knock plain as day
"ticks" from valve train are way different, and wouldn't be heard thru block
So timing chain(only 1) was not an issue on these engines
A "tick" noise is from valve train and usually a collapsed lifter, annoying but not a major issue, on the 4.0l OHV you have to pull the heads but not the engine, to replace lifters
A "knock" is different, lower tone and can be felt in the engine block, get a wooden stick like a short broom handle, start engine, place wood end against block or head and listen at the other end, you WILL hear a Rod or Crank bearing knock plain as day
"ticks" from valve train are way different, and wouldn't be heard thru block
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You have a 4.0l OHV engine NOT a 4.0l SOHC
So timing chain(only 1) was not an issue on these engines
A "tick" noise is from valve train and usually a collapsed lifter, annoying but not a major issue, on the 4.0l OHV you have to pull the heads but not the engine, to replace lifters
A "knock" is different, lower tone and can be felt in the engine block, get a wooden stick like a short broom handle, start engine, place wood end against block or head and listen at the other end, you WILL hear a Rod or Crank bearing knock plain as day
"ticks" from valve train are way different, and wouldn't be heard thru block
So timing chain(only 1) was not an issue on these engines
A "tick" noise is from valve train and usually a collapsed lifter, annoying but not a major issue, on the 4.0l OHV you have to pull the heads but not the engine, to replace lifters
A "knock" is different, lower tone and can be felt in the engine block, get a wooden stick like a short broom handle, start engine, place wood end against block or head and listen at the other end, you WILL hear a Rod or Crank bearing knock plain as day
"ticks" from valve train are way different, and wouldn't be heard thru block
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