1997 Ford F150 Regular Cab
Problem for Ford 1997 F150 Regular Cab

Noise coming from timing chain area on passenger




By justinkotila on Nov 02, 2009

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noise coming from timing chain area on passenger side 97 f150 romeo v-8 4.6ltr
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Nov 04, 2009

- it is actually the tensioner pulley for the drive belt the bearings were toasted and now i hear the idler pulley making noise but it cheaper than 380 to fix . the vibration was transfering through the whole side of the timing cover.

Nov 04, 2009

- it is actually the tensioner pulley for the drive belt the bearings were toasted and now i hear the idler pulley making noise but it cheaper than 380 to fix . the vibration was transfering through the whole side of the timing cover.

Nov 04, 2009

- it is actually the tensioner pulley for the drive belt the bearings were toasted and now i hear the idler pulley making noise but it cheaper than 380 to fix . the vibration was transfering through the whole side of the timing cover.

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posted on Nov 02, 2009
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tedproauto

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common problem. timing chain tensioner needs to be replaced. chain has too much slack causing the noise.
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