Noise coming from engine: timing chain?
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Noise coming from engine: timing chain?
Sometimes (about once every 2 weeks) when I start up my engine (only at start up) I get a weird noise that is coming from the front of the engine. It is very hard to describe but it almost sounds like a belt or chain is not seated properly. It is kind of a high pitched noise but it is not squealing like a belt. The engine does not seem to be running rough either; it just has this loud noise. I can either REV the engine to get the noise to go away, or shut it off and start it again and it will run just fine. I know I did not give a very good description but that is the best I can do. I will try and maybe get a sound clip if I can catch it.
What does it sound like when the timing chain guides are gone or when the chain needs to be replaced?
What does it sound like when the timing chain guides are gone or when the chain needs to be replaced?
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if it's anything like the sound of a 22R timing chain headed south, it'll tick intermittently with light loads and really tick badly with a load on the engine.
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Originally Posted by Elton
sounds like a timing chain how many miles do u have on ur 4runner
Originally Posted by kyle_22r
if it's anything like the sound of a 22R timing chain headed south, it'll tick intermittently with light loads and really tick badly with a load on the engine.
I assumed the tick was coming from my driveshaft (becomes more frequent as vehicle speed is increased-indpependent of engine speed) which is another issue (being 2wd and lifted and not having a double cardigan driveshaft joint give vibes).
Originally Posted by jimabena74
um... does his truck use a timing chain?!
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