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Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 09-27-2016, 07:56 PM
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Posted By Jimmyspy
Good call, I can see how you could loose track of...

Good call, I can see how you could loose track of things. Might be a good opportunity to pick up a factory service manual.
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 09-26-2016, 07:48 PM
Replies: 81
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Posted By Jimmyspy
Gotcha. I guess that will be my next move then.

Gotcha. I guess that will be my next move then.
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 09-25-2016, 11:05 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 167,581
Posted By Jimmyspy
Would pulling the valve cover just be to get a...

Would pulling the valve cover just be to get a look at what's going on?
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 09-24-2016, 05:55 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 167,581
Posted By Jimmyspy
80-ish% sure. Lol. It sounds like the...

80-ish% sure. Lol. It sounds like the rattle is coming from the back of the motor. I know sound can bounce around in an engine bay, but in the wheel wells (both plastic slash guards are out...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 09-23-2016, 09:22 PM
Replies: 81
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Posted By Jimmyspy
I haven't done anything to it yet. Other than...

I haven't done anything to it yet. Other than listen to it rattle.
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 09-23-2016, 05:09 PM
Replies: 81
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Posted By Jimmyspy
Well, was listening to the the motor rattle away...

Well, was listening to the the motor rattle away at idle earlier tonight, and I'm pretty confident it's coming from the rear chain. So that's just dandy... Lol I took a video of it for the...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 09-04-2016, 11:31 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 167,581
Posted By Jimmyspy
I was hoping to get away with just changing the...

I was hoping to get away with just changing the pretensioners. Haha.

But yea, hopefully it's the front chain and not the rear.
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 09-04-2016, 07:22 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 167,581
Posted By Jimmyspy
Yea, That's what I was afraid of. Lol

Yea, That's what I was afraid of. Lol
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 09-03-2016, 12:47 AM
Replies: 81
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Posted By Jimmyspy
Naw, I meant the one for the rear chain.

Naw, I meant the one for the rear chain.
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 09-02-2016, 04:58 AM
Replies: 81
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Posted By Jimmyspy
The same if not worse Haha. Looking like...

The same if not worse Haha. Looking like I'll have to dig deeper.
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 08-18-2016, 07:20 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 167,581
Posted By Jimmyspy
Replaced both tensioners today. Lower one was a...

Replaced both tensioners today. Lower one was a piece of cake, upper was a complete pain in the ass. There is just no room up there. Got the new tensioner in, but broke a thermostat housing bolt in...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 08-17-2016, 05:15 PM
Replies: 81
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Posted By Jimmyspy
Thanks man, will do.

Thanks man, will do.
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 08-15-2016, 05:08 PM
Replies: 81
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Posted By Jimmyspy
Sounds good. Yea, I picked up the Ford ones...

Sounds good.
Yea, I picked up the Ford ones (paid for it too)
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 08-13-2016, 08:11 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 167,581
Posted By Jimmyspy
The truck has 160,000 miles on it. I didn't...

The truck has 160,000 miles on it. I didn't own it at 70,000. Assuming they were changed around that time, then I'm 20,000 miles overdue. So far, I've only got the rattle at start up, so I'm...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 08-12-2016, 09:58 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 167,581
Posted By Jimmyspy
Anybody?

Anybody?
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 08-10-2016, 08:23 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 167,581
Posted By Jimmyspy
Gonna try and tackle replacing the...

Gonna try and tackle replacing the pre-tensioners. I've come across some conflicting information though. Do you need to "prime" them with oil before install? I've read that you need to and also that...
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