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I let it run for a bit, took it for a spin and we are good, the sound is gone. The fan makes more noise than the engine does now, it idles a bit faster than before but it is smooth. Thanks guys for all your help as I navigated into unknown territory, I appreciate it.

No seems to run smooth, no malfunction lights are lit. Should I let it run a bit?

Brand new OEM tensioner, belt was tight and tensioner was set to specs. link to video of engine running

Well it started......but unfortunately its clicking now. Thoughts?

Yeah, I have it all put back together. I'll wait until later to start it up. Hopefully a few more people will chime in.

Thanks

2003 Montero - 6G75

When I turned over the engine by hand would have I discovered an issue? I have it all back together, can I start it? Thanks

I turned the engine over by hand 4 times, no issues.

Thanks, I am preparing to hand crank it now.

While changing my timing belt yesterday the Passenger side cam spun on me. Both cams and crank had stayed a at least a tooth within TDC all day yesterday, I had the new belt and tensioner on and realized that I had forgot to install the new crank sensor. I removed the new belt and tensioner and...

Found that thread, great info and there are some eagle-eyed and knowledgeable guys on here. Thanks again.

Thanks guys, I really appreciate your help. Great info!

I recently purchased a 2003 Gen 3 Limited, with 144,000 miles on it, the body and the interior are in excellent condition. I am starting this project by catching up with the maintenance. I have already done. Spark Plugs Wires Coils Freewheel Clutch Control Solenoid Removed the butterfly valves...

My 2003 Limited, purchased in January 2021. Working on getting the maintenance up to date now.