Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2002 21:38:44 -0800 From: "chrisnew" <chrisnewnopsamorld.com> Subject: Re: Balance-shaft chain replacement interval?
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. Chris danny <dannynopsamia-esprezzo.com> wrote in message news:3C587C6E.825D8A71nopsamia-esprezzo.com... > Johannes H Andersen wrote: > > > > > The timing chain rarely breaks, it's a proper chain, not a rubber belt > > as found on lesser cars. The chain becomes noisy when worn, then you should > > replace chain plus sprockets. Mileage vary, but around 100k miles or so. > > > > Johannes > > Agree with the above poster. I'm told that rather than break they will rub > through the timing cover, losing all the oil, if they are not replaced when they > get noisy. As it's a bit further in to do the idle balancer chain and guides it > makes sense to do this at the same time. My 9000 has 130,000 miles and is just > getting noisy. > > > -- > 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 > > >
