2004 H-6

My LLBean clatters a bit when started below 40 deg F. It definitely comes from the front of the engine, around the timing cover. It's not loud enough or severe enough to warrant taking the thing apart yet. I had a Ford Contour with a 2.5 V- at one time and remembered reading about the timing chains on them being noisy when cold.

This only happens when the engine is warn (or at least as well as I can tell on a car with 43 miles on it, I am concerned about whether this is a problem with the 6 or just an aberration.

Thanks for the information.

Jeff

Hell it's a common problem with th eH4's too. I have my third tensioner installed.

-- Todd H.

Hrmm. My ticking only happens when cold and goes away when warmed up.

-- Todd H.

The only surprise here is that the clowns didn't have one in stock. Let's just say it's a fast mover.

I've not had a similar problem with my '02 VDC H6 (20 months/29k miles). Hope it works out well. John

I've got about 1800 miles on my 04 OBW LLBean H6. No engine noise- just a very low noise and slight vibration from the rear when turning from a dead stop.

Thank you all for your replies, I am somewhat concerned but these types of things are why new cars have warranties.

I plan on getting full documentation of this repair in case it turns out to be a recurring problem.

Have a good day.

Jeff

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