Date: Tue, 28 Sep 1999 23:09:51 +0100 From: "paulnopsamternet" <p.whiternopsamternet.nospam.com> Subject: Re: Noisy top end from cold
<malcolm532nopsameja.com> wrote in message news:7spsio$nst$1nopsam1.deja.com... > I have a 92 16v 900 118,000 miles and the same problem, I find that the > noise disappears once the engine is warm. I am thinking that the chain > tensioner may be at it's limit and or worn. I may change it an see what > happens unless others have a better suggestion? > TIA > Malc > Scotland Yeah I have come to the same conclusion, this weekend I am going to take the tensioner off and measure the extension on the pushrod, so then I should know whether to replace the tensioner or the chain, anyway I will post the results !!