Date: Wed, 14 Jul 2004 22:00:00 +0100 From: Grunff <grunffnospam.com> Subject: Re: 97 9000 CSE Turbo timing chain replacement
David Taylor wrote: > Point being, how much warning, how much rattle, what does "change me" > actually sound like? I have a rattly chain but will it go on for 10k? > 50k? 100k? > > Should I change it? This is much simpler than you're making out. If your chain is rattling it's because it is no longer in tension. This is because a) the tensioner isn't working properly, b) the guides are worn or c) the chain is stretched beyond the tensioner's max. extension. You (or your mechanic) need to identify the cause. if it's c, then you need to replace the chain. -- Grunff
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