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nate
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8/02/2001
00:17:53

Subject: engine rattle
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does anybody else have that enoying rattle at idle. it's a 95 with the 3.9v6. still has plenty of power but at idle the engine has a rattle. also my tranny whines in every gear except for 4th. what is that.



CW
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8/04/2001
21:12:46

RE: engine rattle
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The rattle on V6 engines is the timing chain, there is a TSB at your local dealer about this problem. It involves replacing the chain and putting in a plastic coated tentioner about 4 hours work.



CW
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8/04/2001
21:18:06

RE: engine rattle
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The tranny noise is probably the bearing between the main shaft and the input shaft (doesn't turn in forth gear, should rebearing the trans.



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