Berto Posted June 30, 2007 Report Share Posted June 30, 2007 Just did the timing belt on my ranger put everything together and now its ticking, and its RPM dependent. I checked all of the marks and all 3 line up perfectly. Also the truck starts up and idles fine. any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browning Posted June 30, 2007 Report Share Posted June 30, 2007 valves need adjusted or just wore out? high mileage I assume? Is it really bad? Rangers are known for ticks anyhow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rl Posted June 30, 2007 Report Share Posted June 30, 2007 How is the tension on the timing belt? What all did you replace? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboRust Posted June 30, 2007 Report Share Posted June 30, 2007 did it sit for a long while torn down? if so may have some collapsed lifters that dont wanna pump up, maybe try some auto parts store oil cleaner or some lucas and see if it doesnt free em up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browning Posted June 30, 2007 Report Share Posted June 30, 2007 wouldn't it have solid lifters? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted June 30, 2007 Report Share Posted June 30, 2007 no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted June 30, 2007 Report Share Posted June 30, 2007 Did you install the front covers correct they have to overlap a certian way if not they can rub and make a clicking noise might be the noise you hear. Just an Idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berto Posted June 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2007 How is the tension on the timing belt? What all did you replace? -The tension was dictated by the tensioner. if anything its tighter than necessary. I just replaced the timing belt. did it sit for a long while torn down? if so may have some collapsed lifters that dont wanna pump up, maybe try some auto parts store oil cleaner or some lucas and see if it doesnt free em up. -Didn't sit for long at all I drove it into the garage and had the belt off in 2 hrs. -I'll check the covers again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted June 30, 2007 Report Share Posted June 30, 2007 sometimes even after a shor teardown the lifters take a while to pump back up the 2.3 in the mustang ticked for almost a whole day before it shut up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skold Posted June 30, 2007 Report Share Posted June 30, 2007 covers hitting wouldnt be rpm dependant, nor would a lifter, or an injector is there a pattern to the noise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berto Posted July 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2007 sometimes even after a shor teardown the lifters take a while to pump back up the 2.3 in the mustang ticked for almost a whole day before it shut up I think this was the case. First couple of start ups I freaked out. Then out of the blue it clicked then went away and never came back. Everything runs fine and I'm not asking any questions!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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