'96 ford explorer, 4.0, V6, engine chirping
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'96 ford explorer, 4.0, V6, engine chirping
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Just got my ford explorer on the road after she was in storage for almost 5x years due to my concurrent assignments overseas (active duty U.S. Marine). I changed every possible fluid, shocks, brakes, trans oil filter, gas filter, etc. etc on my own. Now, I'm getting a chirping noise that is constantly becoming longer in duration from the back of engine. My first instinct was to change the belt, did that, started the truck and the chirping noise was still there. At times is very low in volume and other times I can hear it over my radio. Today, it was constant from the time I left work until I park it at home.
I've read some threads with regards to camshaft position or sync sensor?. I don't know where to go from here. Any help with diagnosing this problem would be great with tools, part (numbers) difficulty of repair and pics, if any.
I'm keeping this truck for a very long time. She's safe, hefty and solidly built. I feel safer in her that my brand new '08 expedition.
Just got my ford explorer on the road after she was in storage for almost 5x years due to my concurrent assignments overseas (active duty U.S. Marine). I changed every possible fluid, shocks, brakes, trans oil filter, gas filter, etc. etc on my own. Now, I'm getting a chirping noise that is constantly becoming longer in duration from the back of engine. My first instinct was to change the belt, did that, started the truck and the chirping noise was still there. At times is very low in volume and other times I can hear it over my radio. Today, it was constant from the time I left work until I park it at home.
I've read some threads with regards to camshaft position or sync sensor?. I don't know where to go from here. Any help with diagnosing this problem would be great with tools, part (numbers) difficulty of repair and pics, if any.
I'm keeping this truck for a very long time. She's safe, hefty and solidly built. I feel safer in her that my brand new '08 expedition.
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96 will be the OHV 4.0......No camshaft noises from this motor, thats the 4.0 SOHC in 97 and later. Try replacing the idler pulley or the tensioner pulley, that was the trouble on my 96 and it did sound like it was coming from the rear of the motor and not the front.You may need to replace the belt again with a motorcraft or goodyear gator back belt, they seem to make a difference over the cheap ones out there............................................. Thank you for your service!.........SEMPER FI!
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'96 explorer - looking for sugestions on quiter tires for daily highway driving. Currently have the good year tires that are not so quiet. The humming is beginning to get at me; kind of enjoyed it a couple years ago but now it's time for smoother driving.
Also, any tips on replacing the factory radio/cassette deck. I read along time ago that a tool exist to punch into the four holes in the radio/cassette system that allows it to be pulled out with ease. If not that, what are my other options. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Also, any tips on replacing the factory radio/cassette deck. I read along time ago that a tool exist to punch into the four holes in the radio/cassette system that allows it to be pulled out with ease. If not that, what are my other options. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Just jam 4 small allen wrenches or screwdrivers, even small nails in the 4 holes in the face and you can pull it straight out after removing the bezel around the radio.......Cost: $0 dollars!
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You were right on the money, the "camshaft position sensor" is under the coil pack where the old dizzy used to sit.
Has a bushing that dries out and chirps. if you pull it out there is a procedure to reset it properly, When mine started to sing I injected a small amount of PBlaster, it has been quiet for 3 yrs now. Dont leave it too long it might seize.
Best of luck and welcome home.
Has a bushing that dries out and chirps. if you pull it out there is a procedure to reset it properly, When mine started to sing I injected a small amount of PBlaster, it has been quiet for 3 yrs now. Dont leave it too long it might seize.
Best of luck and welcome home.
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Thanks again....
I'll give the radio replacement this weekend. Got the wiring connection, radio kit and head unit. Just wanted to make sure I don't spend countless number of hours trying to remove the factory radio. Much less break something that will cost me to replace. thanks again. Semper Fi
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Thanks again....
sI'll give a go this weekend. Semper Fi.....
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Make sure on your radio replacement that you use a harness adapter rather that trying to splice the wires. It makes for a much cleaner replacement, makes the sound quality better, and if you ever need to replace the radio again, or if you want to pull the radio to use on another ride, it makes the whole process much quicker and cleaner.
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thanks for the pointers.
I'm ol'school and I was probably going to cut wires. I take a look at Best Buy to see what they have in stock.
Make sure on your radio replacement that you use a harness adapter rather that trying to splice the wires. It makes for a much cleaner replacement, makes the sound quality better, and if you ever need to replace the radio again, or if you want to pull the radio to use on another ride, it makes the whole process much quicker and cleaner.
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thanks for the pointers.
I'll check at best buy to see what they offer.
Make sure on your radio replacement that you use a harness adapter rather that trying to splice the wires. It makes for a much cleaner replacement, makes the sound quality better, and if you ever need to replace the radio again, or if you want to pull the radio to use on another ride, it makes the whole process much quicker and cleaner.
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I checked Best Buy, they have the harness. I was successful with extracting the radio from the dash board by removing a couple screws which gave access to everything I need to remove the radio without breaking anything. I also replaced a couple bulbs behind my climate control ***** which made the dash come alive once again.
Thank you all for your inputs. Now I found a small leak on the top right hand side of the engine just behind the water pump. It's positioned behind a bracket about a half inch behind the water pump and I can't really see exactly where it's coming from. But I spotted it yesterday while tinkering with other stuff under the hood. Any suggestions?
Thank you all for your inputs. Now I found a small leak on the top right hand side of the engine just behind the water pump. It's positioned behind a bracket about a half inch behind the water pump and I can't really see exactly where it's coming from. But I spotted it yesterday while tinkering with other stuff under the hood. Any suggestions?
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Don't know anything about the leak since I don't know the specifics of this engine.
But if you still have the chirping I would reccomend testing for the noise with the belt completely removed before you go to the trouble of changing pulleys.
That should allow you to atleast confirm if it is related to the belt or any of the belt related accessories. I have also see a worn alternator cause a chirping noise.
But if you still have the chirping I would reccomend testing for the noise with the belt completely removed before you go to the trouble of changing pulleys.
That should allow you to atleast confirm if it is related to the belt or any of the belt related accessories. I have also see a worn alternator cause a chirping noise.