maxkid123

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ok i just did my dek swap and when it idles and stuff i hear a loud rattle coming from like the timing chain area....could it be my tensioner is bad and timing chain is loose??? has anyone had this problem before

max ride 41

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i have a tapping noise at start up and it goes away after it warms up. i think a pully or chain tensioner is bad or i have a lifter tapping, im not sure.

MrDicks95SE

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the timing chain is loose. the tensioner needs to be tightened.

96-max

this is what im thinkin as well

maxkid123

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can the loose timing chain cause any like performance problems??

ROCKART

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forget performance....
dude a loose timing chain means your car is near death. if that slips or comes off while the engine is running then you are going to need a new engine. my uncle actually just did this on his 02 volvo last week. gonna cost 3800 bux to replace 9 of the valves.

if it is the timing chain then the next time you start the car should be on your way to the mechanic/dealership. dont drive it anywhere except for there.

maxkid123

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is tightining the tensior a all day project or does it just take like a half hour??

ROCKART

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all day.

maxkid123

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It was the idler pulley

jav24

is there a guide on how to change the idle pulley??