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        General >> Problems >> Timing belt tensioner on 2.3 16V.
        
(Message started by: ChrisF on Jun 18^th, 2008, 4:48pm)

Title: Timing belt tensioner on 2.3 16V.
Post by ChrisF on Jun 18^th, 2008, 4:48pm

I think the noise is down to the tensioner on the timing belt. Anyone know how easy it is to change?

Title: Re: Timing belt tensioner on 2.3 16V.
Post by grandadman on Jun 18^th, 2008, 5:30pm

Here's your starter for 10... it covers your model which is a chain not a belt ~ I may be wrong :-/

http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/timingchain29cos.htm

hth

Title: Re: Timing belt tensioner on 2.3 16V.
Post by Jonnycab on Jun 19^th, 2008, 1:28am

The 2.3 is chain driven & although I've never replaced the timing chain or tensioner (yet ::)), it deffinately doesn't look like a job for the faint hearted...... ;)

http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/manual/engines/dohc2_3/2300TimingCh.pdf

First thing to try would be an oil change using a good engine flush like Wynns to make sure all the old oil, sludge & deposits are removed from the engine & then refill with 5W30 semi synthetic or fully synthetic oil......This may quieten the noise down ;)...... :)