I suspect I have this same issue with my '95. I checked out the bottom end when I had the oil pan off, and everything checked out fine, but I can't seem to narrow down the specific location of the rattling as it sounds like it coming from inside the engine. It doesn't seem to be coming from one side more than the other, but my hunch was on the driver's side based on what I'm hearing in the driver's seat (which I know isn't always 100% reliable for diagnosing). I suspected a stretched timing chain or possibly a loose rocker arm, but the engine has only 95K on it, so that would be a bit early for a stretched timing chain IMO.
Is there a way to check the balance shaft for excessive play with the timing cover removed? The FSM simply tells you how to remove it and install a new balance shaft and the bearing at the rear of the block, not how to check for excessive wear. :think:
Now I'm curious how much vibration the balance shaft dampens out... :think:
Is there a way to check the balance shaft for excessive play with the timing cover removed? The FSM simply tells you how to remove it and install a new balance shaft and the bearing at the rear of the block, not how to check for excessive wear. :think:
Now I'm curious how much vibration the balance shaft dampens out... :think:
