[imcastock]

Is it a tick or a rattle when you first start it and then it quiets down?

 

[imcastock]

If you are having the tick and your local deal won't fix it. Go to another dealer. The early 06 3.3L have a timing chain tensioner that cause the chains to rattle. This is a known issue. Depending on how many miles you have on it. You might also need chains and guides. The tensioners alow the chains to slap so much that they stretch. At the shop just this month we have replaced chains and guides on 7 cars with same problem.

 

[imcastock]

The timing chains and or tensioners are easy to put in. I do them in less then a half day..

 

[imcastock]

Yes I have been doing them on the 3.3L only takes 5 hours or less. Depending on if I have other cars to work on at the same time. I do all in car. Some people take the engine out and some leave it in.