Date: 7 Jun 2006 14:32:46 GMT From: Dave Hinz <DaveHinznospamcop.net> Subject: Re: Saab 900 Classic Timing chain issue
On Tue, 6 Jun 2006 22:38:31 -0400, James Rosenkranz <fireglownospamsouth.net> wrote: > > The metallic "pinging" has largely dissappeared after the tensioner > replacement and been replaced by a rattling sound that is pretty constant > regardless of RPMs. The rattling, if it was the chain, would change with engine speed. > Still some trace of the pinging upon deceleration. > I'm wondering if it could be the upper chain guide in the valve cover. Do you have a stethescope you could use to isolate the location a bit more precisely? Mechanics' stethescopes aren't expensive (15 or 20 bucks maybe) at your local Napa or whatever, and you can touch the probe to different spots to try to get a good location. That will help a bunch. Dave Hinz
