BobbyDee
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Greetings to all you fellow truck enthusiasts. I recently acquired a 1 owner 2001 and am excited to getting it back to its former glory. I’m hoping to learn some tips from others who are in the know.
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Nice organized garage/man cave... now with Ranger. A pretty clean looking Ranger at that.
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Thanks. It did clean up nice after several hours of detailing. It has a ways to go but I’m enjoying the process of putting my stamp on it. I took a chance on it because it was not abused, an elderly gentleman had it from new and drove it very little over the last several years, and he give me a serious deal on it. But unfortunately it has a bad engine noise that I have not dig into yet. Seems to be coming from top end on the drivers side. 4L V6 and I’m hoping it’s not chain issues.
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My OCD only goes so far! Random.Is your CD collection in alpha-order based on artist or album title?
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It very well could be chain tensioner issues. You better have it looked at or replace the tensioners yourself.
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Welcome to the site. Sharp looking truck. I totally expected to see a tennis ball hanging from the ceiling near the windshield...
DILLARD000
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Yep, best to remove Drivers\Left side ValveCover & eyeball inspection on front left OilPressurized TimingTensioner & ChainGuide\Cassette!
Front left TimingGuide\Cassette can be replaced with engine in truck. Rear right Guide\Cassette requires engine out of truck.
May want to also drop OilPan & inspect for broken plastic pieces from the TimingGuides.
You could get lucky & only have to replace the two OilPressurized TimingTensioners,
but as you've already got the DeathRattle, odds are not on your side.
More info at link below.
https://2001fordexplorersporttrac.fandom.com/Engine_Oil_Pressurized_TimingTensioners
Front left TimingGuide\Cassette can be replaced with engine in truck. Rear right Guide\Cassette requires engine out of truck.
May want to also drop OilPan & inspect for broken plastic pieces from the TimingGuides.
You could get lucky & only have to replace the two OilPressurized TimingTensioners,
but as you've already got the DeathRattle, odds are not on your side.
More info at link below.
https://2001fordexplorersporttrac.fandom.com/Engine_Oil_Pressurized_TimingTensioners
BobbyDee
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That’s next. I only have 6” to spare to close door. Would hate to crunch my toolbox!
onequerl
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Welcome, Bobby. Your garage looks squeaky clean. Nice truck, by the way.
BobbyDee
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Thanks. I hope I can keep it that way after tearing into an old Ford!
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