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Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2003 18:11:32 +0000 (UTC)
From: "SimonJ" <Menopsam.net>
Subject: Re: 9000 CSE 2.3T Buying tips


> >>How does a stretched balance chain equate to eratic timing? > >> > > > > Maybe a stretched timing chain would cause eratic timing, is it really that > > difficult to figure out? > > A stretched *timing* chain would cause erratic valve timing, but > that isn't what I asked. > > You said that a stretched *balance* chain would cause erratic > timing. I asked how. > OK, you are obviously hard of thinking, so I will see if I can explain in simple terms. I said........ I have seen plenty of questions here about replacing the balance chains, and it is a know weakness of the 234 and 204 engine. Not only does the chain wear, but the sprockets wear badly. As for chains breaking, that is very rare, and if you are willing to put up with eratic timing, and the noise of a badly worn chain, then it probably will last 300,000 miles. In the first paragraph I was talking about balance chains, the clue here is the fact that I said balance chain, so even you seemed to understand that one. In the second paragraph I was talking about the timing chain, the clue here is the fact that I mentioned eratic timing, and chains lasting 300,000 miles. (I think its a pretty safe bet that you cannot come up with any documented case of a balance chain lasting 300,000 miles). I did neglect to mention the words 'timing chain' which is what seemed to throw you off the scent, hopefully things are a little clearer now.

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