1999 F-250 4x4 5.4 Noise Timing Chain?

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  1. hardbound

    hardbound Junior Member

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    After replacing plugs and coil packs noticed noise coming from front of motor timing chain area pretty sure . New to me truck with 171,000 on clock. Do you guys think it's worth pulling down and replacing timing chain and guides with that my miles or a motor rebuild? Motor seems strong and runs good after plugs and coils.
     
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    Just replace the timing chain
     
  3. Roush PSD Interceptor

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    For peace of mind,
    to bad you didn't do a
    compression test while the plugs were out,
    and a cylinder leak down test.

    Wouldn't hurt to replace the timing set and guides.

    Are you getting any blow-by with the oil fill cap off?
     
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    Sure it wouldn't hurt to replace the chains and guides, but more importantly replace the tensioners because that's what gives out and allows slack in the chains.
     
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    Have not noticed any blow by. Do the tensioners come with kits that have timing chains and guides? Found out that tensioners come with kit I'm going to order . I have another question someone had made problem could be cam followers can't seem to find that part listed anywhere?
     
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    Thomas just went through his 5.4 rebuild recently.

    He or another member more familiar with that engine and its parts can answer that question when they read your latest post.

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    thanks bud
     

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