1997 Ford Explorer Whining noice

1997 FORD EXPLORER
164,000 MILES • V8 • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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8732
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There is a whining noise that seems to be coming from the area of the Cam sensor. Kicks in at over 1500rpm and worse when accelarates. The noise is even worse when in neutral and the parking brake is on. Makes the noise with the belt off so it can't be the pullys, water pump or alternator. Does not seem to be transmission related. Any ideas?
Apr 22, 2010 at 3:52 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If you hear it with the belt off, either the harmonic balancer is hitting something or it is coming from the transmission.
Apr 22, 2010 at 6:52 AM
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8732
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turns out it was the camshaft synchronizer.
Apr 23, 2010 at 8:09 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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I'm glad you got it fixed. Take care and thanks for usin 2carpros.com.
Apr 23, 2010 at 10:20 AM
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