Originally posted by Guilty2:
I have a constant rattling noise coming from my engine....
seems to not harm anything as it has been around for awhile... would the timing belt problem be just a "tick" here, and a "tick" there?? or would it be constant? like a pulley/accessory problem?
Is timing belt service expensive??
Unfortunately, the Duratech uses a chain instead of a belt, so I don't think that is your problem.
Does the tick increase with engine speed? You are aware that this engine is prone to spinning bearings. A spun bearing would increase friction and heat. A spun bearing would require either engine replacement or some expensive engine work.
A spun bearing would probably require a line hone and bore, turned and balanced crankshaft, new bearings... Not cheap.
Were you using synthetic? What you should do is cut open your current oil filter and check it for metal shavings. That will tell you if there is something fishy going on.
