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Re: My timing chain is making noise
Posted by Craig [Email] (more from Craig) on Tue, 20 Apr 2004 07:03:25
In Reply to: My timing chain is making noise, saabracer23, Mon, 19 Apr 2004 16:45:30
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My money is on the tensioner or on an accessory (eg alternator, water pump, etc.). The easiest was to tell is to take off the belt and run the engine (briefly). If the sound is gone, then it's somthing belt driven. I agree with Steve that the chain is unlikely to start making noise suddenly, but I could be wrong. I also disagree with DavidH on chain longevity. I think a 2.0l chain can last as long as the engine, if it has been properly maintained. The early 2.3l engien seem to be the problematic ones. It is worth while to upgrade to the new style tensioner if you haven't already and changing the upper guide can quiet things down a bit.
My two cents anyway.
Craig
'87 9kT 274k
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Posts in this Thread:
- My timing chain is making noise, saabracer23, Mon, 19 Apr 2004 16:45:30
- get some substantial informtation, nt moore, Tue, 20 Apr 2004 15:37:44
- Re: My timing chain is making noise, Ari
, Tue, 20 Apr 2004 10:30:55 - Re: My timing chain is making noise, Craig, Tue, 20 Apr 2004 07:03:25 <-- Viewing This Message
- put a heater hose to your ear, and what year?, stevec, Mon, 19 Apr 2004 21:37:52
- Re: Check it out, david, Mon, 19 Apr 2004 19:46:43
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