Date: Thu, 10 Jul 2003 20:13:15 +0100 From: Grunff <grunffnopsam.com> Subject: Re: 9000 CSE 2.3T Buying tips
SimonJ wrote: > 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. How does a stretched balance chain equate to eratic timing? -- Grunff