Date: Mon, 15 Nov 2004 00:34:28 +0100 From: Paul Brownjohn <Paul-no-spam-nospamnjohn.co.uk> Subject: Re: changing Timing chain and balance chain
Dave wrote: > My Mreg 1995 NG900 has done 140000. Recently the enging has developed loud > rattle that quietens when warm. > I have been advised it could be timing and or balance shaft chains. Do these > need the engine to be taken out to replace or can they be bone in car? > Thanks dave > > > A lot of people don't bother replacing the balance shaft chain system(where fitted) on 9000s at least. One of my 9000s snapped its chain(s) in 2001 and the garage rang me to ask if I wanted to bother with the balance shaft chain or should they just leave it off. I said leave it off and I can't say I really notce the difference except that the engine seems a lot more responsive than most 9000s I have driven. Any one know more about this one? Cheers Paul BJ