Ford Ranger Forum - Forums for Ford Ranger enthusiasts!

Go Back   Ford Ranger Forum - Forums for Ford Ranger enthusiasts! > > >
Forgot Password? Join Us!

Welcome to Ford Ranger Forum

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread

  #16  
Old 02-08-2018, 01:05 AM
99Ranger376 99Ranger376 is offline
Still around
 
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 2,298
Default Re: 4.0 SOHC Timing Chain Still Rattles

Quote:
Originally Posted by beau-tech View Post
After looking at a couple of videos I see what you are describing. My bro must have meant the rear timing chain pieces. I will replace the tensioners when the weather warms up. Thank you for the help


You’re welcome the one in the back can be access through the passenger side wheel well with a big extension


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
__________________
2011 Ranger XLT 4x4 3.73 8.8" Trac-lok #1 T-bars, K -springs, LineX bedliner, General Grabber AT2's, Tonnopro tri-fold, CoverKing Realtree AP seat covers, OEM pre-keys, axle spacers, Bilstein 4600's, Hellwig AAL. Ziebart Undercoat
'98 Ranger XLT 2WD (sold)
Reply With Quote
  #17  
Old 02-08-2018, 09:15 PM
flyboy12 flyboy12 is offline
Hater
 
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 472
Default Re: 4.0 SOHC Timing Chain Still Rattles

I have one last thought regarding me replacing the tensioners and the start-up rattle remaining- I didn’t “prime” the tensioners when I installed them. I didn’t pump them full of oil before putting them in. Could that still be the issue?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
__________________
2006 4.0 SOHC 4x4 Extended Cab XLT 81k
265/75/16 Falken Wildpeak AT3Ws
Reply With Quote
  #18  
Old 02-11-2018, 12:23 AM
99Ranger376 99Ranger376 is offline
Still around
 
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 2,298
Default Re: 4.0 SOHC Timing Chain Still Rattles

No they would prime quickly


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
__________________
2011 Ranger XLT 4x4 3.73 8.8" Trac-lok #1 T-bars, K -springs, LineX bedliner, General Grabber AT2's, Tonnopro tri-fold, CoverKing Realtree AP seat covers, OEM pre-keys, axle spacers, Bilstein 4600's, Hellwig AAL. Ziebart Undercoat
'98 Ranger XLT 2WD (sold)
Reply With Quote
  #19  
Old 02-11-2018, 09:37 AM
flyboy12 flyboy12 is offline
Hater
 
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 472
Default Re: 4.0 SOHC Timing Chain Still Rattles

Unbelievably, that was the issue. The rear tensioner never self-primed. I pulled it out, pumped it full of oil, put it back in— no rattle. Crazy, but I’m praying I didn’t cause too much damage


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
__________________
2006 4.0 SOHC 4x4 Extended Cab XLT 81k
265/75/16 Falken Wildpeak AT3Ws
Reply With Quote
  #20  
Old 02-12-2018, 12:47 AM
99Ranger376 99Ranger376 is offline
Still around
 
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 2,298
Default 4.0 SOHC Timing Chain Still Rattles

Wow that’s crazy, I would think it would prime itself. I hope that takes care of your issue. However, I’m wondering if that tensioner is defective, because it should have filled with oil on its own. Good luck with it.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
__________________
2011 Ranger XLT 4x4 3.73 8.8" Trac-lok #1 T-bars, K -springs, LineX bedliner, General Grabber AT2's, Tonnopro tri-fold, CoverKing Realtree AP seat covers, OEM pre-keys, axle spacers, Bilstein 4600's, Hellwig AAL. Ziebart Undercoat
'98 Ranger XLT 2WD (sold)
Reply With Quote
  #21  
Old 02-13-2018, 10:34 AM
flyboy12 flyboy12 is offline
Hater
 
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 472
Default Re: 4.0 SOHC Timing Chain Still Rattles

After ten starts since, there has been absolutely no rattle. Fired my truck up today at 20 degrees, zero rattle. It is leaking oil a tiny bit, so I need to get my torque wrench and get it down to 45 or so ft-lbs and then go from there. I really think this took care of my issues.

Quote:
Originally Posted by 99Ranger376 View Post
Wow that’s crazy, I would think it would prime itself. I hope that takes care of your issue. However, I’m wondering if that tensioner is defective, because it should have filled with oil on its own. Good luck with it.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
__________________
2006 4.0 SOHC 4x4 Extended Cab XLT 81k
265/75/16 Falken Wildpeak AT3Ws
Reply With Quote
  #22  
Old 02-13-2018, 12:07 PM
99Ranger376 99Ranger376 is offline
Still around
 
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 2,298
Default Re: 4.0 SOHC Timing Chain Still Rattles

You may have to go a little tighter to get a seal because I’m guessing that you had to re-use the washer from the old tensioner since the new one doesn’t come with it.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
__________________
2011 Ranger XLT 4x4 3.73 8.8" Trac-lok #1 T-bars, K -springs, LineX bedliner, General Grabber AT2's, Tonnopro tri-fold, CoverKing Realtree AP seat covers, OEM pre-keys, axle spacers, Bilstein 4600's, Hellwig AAL. Ziebart Undercoat
'98 Ranger XLT 2WD (sold)
Reply With Quote
  #23  
Old 03-01-2018, 09:35 PM
flyboy12 flyboy12 is offline
Hater
 
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 472
Default Re: 4.0 SOHC Timing Chain Still Rattles

Well, update. Rattle slowly but surely came back from the rear timing system. Pulled out that "new" tensioner and it was EMPTY. It had no prime- no oil pressure, just spring pressure. I tried pumping it full of oil, and I could squeeze it all out at once. So I primed the old one up and put it back in because it actually holds a prime. There's still a rattle, but it's honestly not as bad as it was with the "new" tensioner. Just ordered another genuine one from a different supplier on Amazon.... Are the cassettes and the timing system just is messed up, but only allow rattling at start up? Any ideas or thoughts are very, very appreciated.
__________________
2006 4.0 SOHC 4x4 Extended Cab XLT 81k
265/75/16 Falken Wildpeak AT3Ws
Reply With Quote
  #24  
Old 03-02-2018, 03:52 PM
99Ranger376 99Ranger376 is offline
Still around
 
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 2,298
Default Re: 4.0 SOHC Timing Chain Still Rattles

The spring gets worn out when the tensioner is not holding oil, and the spring is what holds tension on the cassette on start up until the oil pressure comes up. Hopefully a genuine Ford Tensioner fixes the problem.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
__________________
2011 Ranger XLT 4x4 3.73 8.8" Trac-lok #1 T-bars, K -springs, LineX bedliner, General Grabber AT2's, Tonnopro tri-fold, CoverKing Realtree AP seat covers, OEM pre-keys, axle spacers, Bilstein 4600's, Hellwig AAL. Ziebart Undercoat
'98 Ranger XLT 2WD (sold)
Reply With Quote
  #25  
Old 07-04-2018, 10:55 AM
beau-tech beau-tech is offline
Like the Forums
 
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 44
Default Re: 4.0 SOHC Timing Chain Still Rattles

Finally got to replacing the tensionsers today. The LH tensioner, front of the engine, is bear to get to!

After removing the tensioner I can not find any gasket ring. I scraped the area on the block carefully with a small screwdriver and am not seeing or feeling a gasket ring. Is it in a counterbore?

I purchase (2) new gasket rings with the Ford tensioners and am puzzled.

Also, I am seeing that if you pre-prime them they can be difficult to install. Some saying that they messed-up the port threads. Should I pre-prime? I really don't want to have to do this two times.

Thanks.
__________________
2002 4x4 (2nd go around )

Previous Owned New: 1983, 2000, 2002
Reply With Quote
  #26  
Old 09-12-2018, 02:49 PM
larry engelmann larry engelmann is offline
Learning to use the forums
 
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 4
Default Re: 4.0 SOHC Timing Chain Still Rattles

I know this is an older thread, but I primed both of my tensioners when I replaced them, and also used two new washers. The front tensioner had a washer but the rear did not. Changed mine right at 70K miles ( or 110,000 KM ) and all seems well 6 months in. Didn't have any issue before and don't have any now.....knock on wood.
__________________
Larry Engelmann
2007 Ranger FX4 Level 2
4.0 L Auto trans.
Eastern Ontario
Reply With Quote
  #27  
Old 09-13-2018, 08:37 PM
BGHawk BGHawk is offline
BgHawk
 
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 9
Default Re: 4.0 SOHC Timing Chain Still Rattles

Bummer dude..are you sure it's not a loose shroud on your cats, go buy a 6" hose clamp. It solved my timing chain rattle
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
4.0 sohc timing chain rattle - everything you need to know 02RangerFX4 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 81 02-18-2021 11:45 AM
V6 SOHC timing chain problem aGuyWhoHasaFordRanger 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 3 08-07-2016 03:12 PM
4.0 SOHC timing chain noise? wesmertz 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 6 07-05-2014 02:37 PM
Want to Buy: 4.0 SOHC Timing Chain tool kit Fordfan444 Engine & Drivetrain Parts 0 09-02-2012 06:06 PM
4.0 SOHC timing chain handyobert 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 7 04-20-2010 08:57 PM