 P71 Engine Rattle
Ok guys, put your thinking caps on.... or maybe you already know what the problem is. I'm going to try my best to explain the noise and maybe someone here can help.
I've got a 2001 Crown Vic P71. Just recently I noticed a noise that sounds like it's coming from the front of the engine. It sounds like a "rattle", the kind of noise typically associated with a bad idler bearing (either stationary or tension). However, I removed the belt and the noise was still there. It's not a "lifter" kind of noise and it sounds more like it's down lower in the engine. More like a "Chain" rattling around .. it's got 141,000 mi. on it. The noise seems to quite down after it warms up.
Anyone got any ideas???
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