Timing Chain/Cam Sprocket failure! **PICTURES ADDED**
#16
If your car only has 80,000kms on it (50k miles) then I wouldn't replace the tensioner. Replace the top and bottom pads, and make sure the J-Tube to the tensioner is in good condition, if you're not sure about it replace it. I got my tube from paragon products for $116. I'm sure your tensioner is fine.
#17
WOW....the next thing you'll hear is the valves being bent if the chain skips or jams on a broken cam tooth.
You is lucky my boy!
80,000 kms...the tensioner is likely ok...the bottom pad will be the culprit - is my guess that a piece may have come off and stuck between the chain and a cam tooth and presto!
Check the oil feed tube, and how the tensioner works when you have it out too.
Now this winter I'll be checking mine again too.
You is lucky my boy!
80,000 kms...the tensioner is likely ok...the bottom pad will be the culprit - is my guess that a piece may have come off and stuck between the chain and a cam tooth and presto!
Check the oil feed tube, and how the tensioner works when you have it out too.
Now this winter I'll be checking mine again too.