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Old 17-02-2020, 08:04 PM   #4
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Default Re: Au ford sohc 4.0 utility timing chain rattle and tensioner oil leak

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Originally Posted by Toddau99 View Post
Hello

I have an oil leak from my timing chain tensioner and am thinking of replacing the tensioner as I have an occasional timing chain rattle. The motor has done about 220 000 kilometers and was wondering if replacing just the tensioner will fix the rattle or should I replace the guides as well. Is it worth replacing the timing chain as well? I have read the chains are supposed to be good for 400 000+ kilometers?

Thanks!
The oil leak can probably be rectified quite easily by replacing the O-Ring.
This would of course require removal of the tensioner.
As part of the reinstallation process, you should be able to retension the timing chain.
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