Engine knock wasn’t what I feared (1 Viewer)

[plaincruiser]

Few weeks ago my truck developed a pretty bad knock that was coming from near the passenger side valve cover. Did a lot of research here and was convinced I was in for a broken valve spring and maybe a new motor. Turns out the belt tensioner had failed and was the source of the knock. Glad this 215k motor will live to see a few more days.

 

[bloc]

Belt tensioner, not timing chain tensioner?

 

[plaincruiser]

Belt tensioner, not timing chain tensioner?

Belt tensioner, not timing chain tensioner?

Correct, belt tensioner, not timing chain tensioner.

 

[bloc]

Correct, belt tensioner, not timing chain tensioner.

That’s interesting.. haven’t heard it before.

Either way I’m glad yours is still doing Landcruiser things!