Hmmmmmm... Could take off the valve cover on the drivers side, start it up, and see if you hear anything noticable from the rockers.. just a thought.. Rockers too tight or not tight enough could cause it to rattle..
Ken Allgood
97 CC SLT 5.2L
>
> From: "mike kulczycki" <dakota1994@hotmail.com>
> Date: 2003/07/14 Mon PM 01:00:44 EDT
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: DML: timing chain or rocker noise??
>
>
> i've noticed that my 94 V6 rattles a bit more than usual lately. it has
> 130k miles with mostly original parts including the timing chain. at idle i
> can hear it real well. it is coming from the driver's side for sure, but
> what is the best way to tell if is my timing chain or rockers?? i changed
> the water pump earlier this year along with the belly pan gasket. so i've
> taken the motor down that far before. anything tricky with either of these
> jobs?? any help is appreciated...
> thanks...
>
> Mike K
> 94 SLT,CC,239,2wd,auto
> 95 Sport,RC,360,5-speed
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