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My truck is a 96 4.0L Ranger. The dreaded chirp/squeak finally started last week so I ordered a new camshaft synchronizer from RockAuto and brought it to my regular mechanic, who will put on parts I supply (locally any parts are outrageously priced.) Big problem though, he says they tried everything and the old synchro is jammed in the block and they can't get it out! Said it would not budge, that the aluminum on iron is like fused. Everyone on these forums seems to have eventually managed to get it out though, as nothing but varnish and crud (and the angled gear) is keeping it in there really. They did remove the upper intake to gain access, but did not remove the hood. They gave up and said to go any harder at it would probably break it, and require dropping the oil pan- a $$$ job. Does that sound reasonable? Most people seem to have success getting at it from the top. Maybe these guys just don't know the tricks for these? I asked them to oil the old one before putting the sensor back on but...
I am desperate now because barely 5 miles later the squeak is 100 times worse! Really loud almost like a siren. It was just a little chirp 2 weeks ago. This makes me think it's really on the brink of failing and not just wearing out slowly. I do not want to kill this motor which is well maintained and has only 170 KM on it. Any advice?? I can't even see the part to consider going at it though I do have the alignment tool and the job doesn't seem that crazy but I can't even see the thing and have no proper tools to deal with any sort of hiccup, just ordinary ratchets etc. Help!!
I am desperate now because barely 5 miles later the squeak is 100 times worse! Really loud almost like a siren. It was just a little chirp 2 weeks ago. This makes me think it's really on the brink of failing and not just wearing out slowly. I do not want to kill this motor which is well maintained and has only 170 KM on it. Any advice?? I can't even see the part to consider going at it though I do have the alignment tool and the job doesn't seem that crazy but I can't even see the thing and have no proper tools to deal with any sort of hiccup, just ordinary ratchets etc. Help!!
, it might break free.
