Topaz AWD L4-140 2.3L HSO (VIN S) (1988)
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Timing Chain: Customer Interest
Timing Chain Damper - Whining Noise
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TIMING CHAIN DAMPER - 2.3L HSC/HSO AND 2.5L HSC - "WHINING" NOISE
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ACCESSORY DRIVE BELTS - 2.3L HSC/HSO - REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF "V" RIBBED BELTS TO PREVENT DAMAGING TH
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OIL PAN - 2.3L HSC/HSO AND 2.5L HSC - RTV SEALANT
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NOISE - "WHINE" - TIMING CHAIN DAMPER - 2.3L HSC/HSO AND 2.5L HSC
Article No. 88-14-9
FORD:
1988 TEMPO, TAURUS
LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1988 TOPAZ
ISSUE:
A "whining" noise between 1250 and 2500 engine RPM may be caused by the timing chain contacting the timing chain damper.
ACTION:
To correct this, remove and throw away the timing chain damper. Refer to the following procedure for detailed service information.
FIGURE 5
1988 2.3L HSC/HSO Tempo/Topaz
1.
Remove the 6-Rib Poly "V" belt from the engine crank pulley as follows:
a.
Remove the tension from the automatic belt tensioner by inserting a 12" - 18" long 3/8" drive extension bar into the lift-lug, Figure 5. The
lift-lug is designed to accept only a 3/8" drive extension bar.
