Engine Clicking noise
#1
Engine Clicking noise
2004 4.0
Hey folks. I recently replaced the timing chain guides and there is what sounds like a lifter tick as soon as the truck gets to temp. I had the engine valve covers open for about 3 weeks with rags over them. Could they just be dirty? Or do you think it could have jumped time?
Hey folks. I recently replaced the timing chain guides and there is what sounds like a lifter tick as soon as the truck gets to temp. I had the engine valve covers open for about 3 weeks with rags over them. Could they just be dirty? Or do you think it could have jumped time?
#2
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That would be a tough call, try using a wooden stick(stethoscope) to listen to engine at various places to try and localize the sound
No, wouldn't be an issue with rockers/cam if things were covered
Engine would run poorly if timing was off
Double check all spark plug wires, at both ends, spark "arc" sounds the same, and has same timing, as valve train noises, and can be engine bay temp related
What weight oil are you running?
If noise only happens after oil thins out you may need a thicker oil
No, wouldn't be an issue with rockers/cam if things were covered
Engine would run poorly if timing was off
Double check all spark plug wires, at both ends, spark "arc" sounds the same, and has same timing, as valve train noises, and can be engine bay temp related
What weight oil are you running?
If noise only happens after oil thins out you may need a thicker oil
#4
That would be a tough call, try using a wooden stick(stethoscope) to listen to engine at various places to try and localize the sound
No, wouldn't be an issue with rockers/cam if things were covered
Engine would run poorly if timing was off
Double check all spark plug wires, at both ends, spark "arc" sounds the same, and has same timing, as valve train noises, and can be engine bay temp related
What weight oil are you running?
If noise only happens after oil thins out you may need a thicker oil
No, wouldn't be an issue with rockers/cam if things were covered
Engine would run poorly if timing was off
Double check all spark plug wires, at both ends, spark "arc" sounds the same, and has same timing, as valve train noises, and can be engine bay temp related
What weight oil are you running?
If noise only happens after oil thins out you may need a thicker oil
#5
No, seems to not be making noise. I just replaced the idler pulley, the tensioner, and rebuilt the alternator when I first got the truck. I've only had her for about 2k ish miles and those new components have only been on for about 500.
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