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Timing chain replacement?
Posted by Ian Whelan (more from Ian Whelan) on Tue, 10 Sep 2002 11:22:21
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Ok, it seems that it might be time for a timing chain replacement on my 86 SPG...
It has 190k miles on it, and the chain is noisy. About a year ago, it was pretty noisy and i realized that i had the old style timing chain tensioner still installed, so i replaced it with the newer ratchet style tensioner. The noise was significantly decreased but since then has come back. It's very noisy on startup and until the car warms up it will persist. Also, even when the car is warmed up, when reving it up to approximately 3500rpm, when letting off of the gas i can hear it shaking/rattling like a bike chain.
I know maybe the rubber pad in the valve cover might be hardened, but as far as i'm concerned, the timing chain shouldnt be loose enough that it should be hitting that thing so much.
Although i do most of my own work, i have heard that this is one of thsoe jobs better left to a pro, as i dont really have the time these days and need the car on the road ASAP.
So, what's the going rate these days for a timing chain replacement?
Thanks!
-Ian Whelan
-86 SPG (It's in pink primer right now!.. soon to be painted again!)
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