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I don't have experience with the metal guides, but, I do know that if the bolt(s) through the tensioner are over-torqued, it causes the tension rod to stick. Others will chime in.

Staceman.... would the tension rod still activate once the oil pressure builds up? Or, once stuck... always stuck. The reason I ask is it is not a constant noise but seems to be linked to oil pressure. What bothers me is that after running for a period of time, upon restart it'll make the same noise until I give it a blurp of throttle and then the noise lessons.. The rebuild only has @ 10k miles on it.

'86 4x4 SR5 22re 5" lift 35" BFG's and 5:29 gears.
'05 4x4 DC Tacoma TRD Sport