loud ticking noise when on idle

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01-19-2010, 03:41 AM

snooksey

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loud ticking noise when on idle

i have a very annoying ticking noise from the top of my engine but only when on idle when i touch the throttle it goes could this be the timing chain and are they adjustable on the 2.5 petrol engine ? Any ideas as to what else it could be ?

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01-19-2010, 04:10 AM

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How is the oil pressure? Could be some worn pushrods.

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01-19-2010, 04:24 AM

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oil pressure seems fine i have just started it and the ticking is loud and hard to figure out where its coming from going to check which part of the engine its coming from in a bit with a screw driver to my ear .

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01-19-2010, 08:50 AM

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i just had this check idler pulley

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01-19-2010, 12:57 PM

snooksey

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right checked it today and its my timing chain rattling my jeep has done 147 thou will i need to replace the chain or adjust it ?

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01-19-2010, 03:43 PM

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right checked it today and its my timing chain rattling my jeep has done 147 thou will i need to replace the chain or adjust it ?

no adjustment only replace..there cheap.

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01-20-2010, 01:01 PM

snooksey

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what sort of price am i looking at as they are main dealer only over here .

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01-20-2010, 04:58 PM

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01-20-2010, 07:22 PM

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your in england...in in USA...couldnt tell ya..

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01-21-2010, 03:12 AM

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i meant how much are they to buy new in the usa ? I might get one sent over if there is a massive price difference

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01-21-2010, 04:37 AM

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ok so i just called the main stealers and was surprised at the price for the chain its only 36 pound and the tensioner is only 31 pound will i need to replace the cogs and sliders ? Also whats the best oil to run 10/40 ?

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