Ford transit timing chain rattle. Potential engine failure if the timing chain breaks.
Ford transit timing chain rattle Otherwise if it is the chain my garage said it is a pig to get at. 0 100ps tddi) started to rattle and it sounded like it was coming from the timing chain. If the timing chain rattles on this engine, it usually occurs at startup; once oil pressure reaches the tensioner, the noise typically disappears. So i went to ford and quizzed them over it and they recommended doing the tensioner and all the guides on the timing chain but not the chain itself. Overheating Issues Overheating is another common problem reported by Ford Transit 3. #2 – Worn Timing Nov 17, 2021 ยท Now lets say that you do the procedure I explained and the rattle noise happens cold start or hot start after a short period of time with the engine off, that would indicate that your timing chain tensioner is likely fully extended and for some reason the timing chain is still flopping around. timing chain rattle Transit Mk6 & Mk7 Forum. Rattling sound on starting the engine or idling: A common symptom of a faulty timing chain is a rattling sound when starting the engine or at idle. 197000. the adjuster is made up of two parts of adjustment the first part is spring loaded and holds the chain tight when the engine is not running the second part is when engine is running and oil pressure has expanded Re: Timing Chain Rattle by richgold » Thu Oct 09, 2014 11:17 pm I've just had a similar problem that turned out to be disintegrated PAS pump bearings and crank pulley, despite some learned folk telling me it was the timing chain. plmmlrlwftvciqtyqjcyfyccdhdnpjrhpqkmgfwkjytycizisudkehodapclyswzlwwjju