Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2002 23:48:34 +0000 From: danny <dannynopsamia-esprezzo.com> Subject: Re: Balance-shaft chain replacement interval?
chrisnew wrote: > I wouln't rely on a mileage-use your ears instead! The moment you suspect > *any * noise from the chains, get them replaced, as its a lot cheaper than > the consequences of a broken chain. Don't expect to hear them from inside > the car either. Replace all chains, sprockets etc as its dosen't pay to > skimp on this job. You may well discover other jobs during the strip down, > such as worn idler pulley bearings, water pump leaks. > > I said that the timing chain is just getting noisy - this would imply that I am using my ears... I merely quoted mileage as a reference point. Depending on your financial position (changing the timing chain, sprockets, guides, and the same with the idle balancer stuff on a 2.3, is not a cheap job) you can let it go on a bit once you detect a noise. It even helps if you can pinpoint any noise to the timing chain or the idle balance chain. Some people confuse this with the (hydraulic) tappets/cam lifters when the oil hasn't circulated for a while. -- Regards, Danny http://www.gaggia-espresso.com (a purely hobby site) http://www.dannyscoffee.com (UK advert for my mobile espresso service) swap Z for above characters in email address to reply
