Timing chain tensioner or what???
#1
Timing chain tensioner or what???
Ok I am at a point where I can either pull the engine in the Stang and replace it with a no miles OEm engine or just tear the front end down and replace the timing chain tensioner.. I think that is what the problem is. The car has a ticking/rattle while idling and driving, it got progressivley worse over the past few months. Now the car needs this fixed and I can either repalce the tensioner or do a total engine swap..
What do you guys think??? ANyone had experince with timing chain tensioners going bad? I love my car and just need it back road worthy. BTW 86k miles on the car.
What do you guys think??? ANyone had experince with timing chain tensioners going bad? I love my car and just need it back road worthy. BTW 86k miles on the car.
#4
RE: Timing chain tensioner or what???
ORIGINAL: racer02GTstang
do u have the new motor already??
the tensioner is an easy fix. also look into getting new guides with a higher mileage car
do u have the new motor already??
the tensioner is an easy fix. also look into getting new guides with a higher mileage car
#7
RE: Timing chain tensioner or what???
ORIGINAL: oxfordgt
You probably have spun bearings.
You probably have spun bearings.
Replace the tensioner.... and the chain while your in there.... and call it a day!
#8
RE: Timing chain tensioner or what???
How fast is the tick, once every engine turn or more ?
Is the tick from the front top or bottom of the engine ?
If it's the top and it's a faster tick maybe it's your valve clearances.
Is the tick from the front top or bottom of the engine ?
If it's the top and it's a faster tick maybe it's your valve clearances.
#9
RE: Timing chain tensioner or what???
This was back in the winter... It does it all the time now... not just on decel.. or idle .. all the time for the most part. The car is still very strong as far as driveability..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0tBoYw_Pow
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0tBoYw_Pow