roaring noise sounds like its coming from the engine

2003 FORD EXPLORER
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ARMADILLO
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I have a 2003 Ford explorer with a 4.0 V6 that has a roaring noise that sounds like it is coming from the top front of the engine that sort of sounds like a power steering pump. So I took the fan belt off and the noise is still there. What could be making this sound?
Feb 1, 2012 at 4:51 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It could be internal engine bearings or a timing chain tensioner has come loose or broken.
Feb 1, 2012 at 6:22 PM
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