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Wayne,
Thanks for the reply! I was hoping you would chime in.
I have turned the engine over with the fuel pump relay disconnected for the past two days. It turns over fine with no unusual sounds. When I reconnected the relay and started it, it started both times normally WITHOUT the rattle. If I understand correctly this could mean the chain tensioners are 'charging' up while I turn the engine over without fuel. Is that correct?
If so, does this help rule out the IMS bearing as a source of the noise?
Again, I'll remind you that the noise ONLY occurs the first time I start the car COLD each day and will not happen again for about a day.
If you agree, I am thinking at this point I should replace the three tensioners. Can you clarify that the new updated tensioners can be installed on my 1998 2.5 l without changing anything internal to the engine (the brown plastic chain guides which I think are also updated?)
Also, can you clarify which cam to lock for which tensioner? (sorry if this is a stupid question)
Based on your catalog I will need the three tensioners, three gaskets, three washers, 4 green cam plugs and the LN install kit that has a single cam locking tool. Anything else?
Thanks so much for your guidance!
Jed
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