Ticking noise

Tiny
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  • 1999 FORD TAURUS
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Where is my timing chain located?
Saturday, January 1st, 2011 AT 5:55 PM

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Tiny
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On the front of the engine, which is transverse, so the front is actually at the passenger side of the car. It's under the timing chain cover.
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Saturday, January 1st, 2011 AT 6:00 PM
Tiny
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Is it easy to fix and how much do those kind of repairs cost?
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Saturday, January 1st, 2011 AT 6:03 PM
Tiny
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Not to bad if you have done one or two, but you do need the tools to remove the harmonic balance(crank pulley). I do recommend a manual before you start, it has the how to and tighten sequences and specs.
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Saturday, January 1st, 2011 AT 7:27 PM
Tiny
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BTW, what needs to be done? Timing chains on yours generally last a long time. Ticking can be just a belt pulley.
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Saturday, January 1st, 2011 AT 7:28 PM

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