Hey gang.
I have a 98 Exped (4.6L W engine, 4x4) with 280k on the clock. Its developed a rattle up in the timing area, and I'm assuming one of the chain guides is broken, or one of the tensioners is not doing its job. It doesn't do it 100% of the time, but its there for the majority of it.
The timing chains/guides were all replaced about 10 years ago when I had a head gasket job done.
My question is, can the chain guides and/or tensioners be replaced w/o having to remove the chains themselves? I have no interest in messing with all of that part, but if I can just fix the rattle I'll be happy. The truck is near its EOL, so not looking to take it to a shop for this.
Thanks!
I have a 98 Exped (4.6L W engine, 4x4) with 280k on the clock. Its developed a rattle up in the timing area, and I'm assuming one of the chain guides is broken, or one of the tensioners is not doing its job. It doesn't do it 100% of the time, but its there for the majority of it.
The timing chains/guides were all replaced about 10 years ago when I had a head gasket job done.
My question is, can the chain guides and/or tensioners be replaced w/o having to remove the chains themselves? I have no interest in messing with all of that part, but if I can just fix the rattle I'll be happy. The truck is near its EOL, so not looking to take it to a shop for this.
Thanks!