and 2 GT Cams ruined
Mine was scrap when it happened.
32v chain derailment
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Understanding the source of the ticking sound is important for the failure analysis. 1 for 2 crank revolutions: gear issue. Different rate: chain anomaly running over gears and/or pads. On a bicycle, a stiff link or a link pin half released makes a telltale noise. Something that changes the length of the chain will mean it will be alternately loose and tight as it goes around.
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At what mileage are your tensioners and pads going bang? I am at 160,000 on original pads. I am not proud of the fact I haven't changed them since doing a valve cover reseal, but I literally had only about 1mm wear.
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I don't know how you're keeping it together Landseer, but I would be pitching the "LS3 swap is strategically cheaper" to my wife if I were in the same predicament.
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One or two more examples and we can file with the IRS for non profit status as the Chain Derailment support group.
Andy, wife is sorta saying that now... her idea of the LS swap....she says the Suburban has an LS, why not ditch everything else and drive it.
Andy, wife is sorta saying that now... her idea of the LS swap....she says the Suburban has an LS, why not ditch everything else and drive it.
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Just talk to XSchop for installation. This price is too tempting if you ask me. Beats an $11k rebuild.
On the other hand, if she wants an LS SUV, push for a 2009+ Denali. L92 is a great motor.
*SIGH* Wives.....
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Well, she is being more practical than that.
We have a suburban, its in the driveway, she's saying ditch the 3 928's and the barn full of parts.
Real issue here is I neglected maintenance and it bit me.
We have a suburban, its in the driveway, she's saying ditch the 3 928's and the barn full of parts.
Real issue here is I neglected maintenance and it bit me.
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These failures are starting to sound like RPM vs wear issues. 944S, S2s and 968s wear their chain tensioner pads out faster because their motors are usually wound up past 2500-3000 RPM. For the 928, most cars' pads may not be having high failure rates because higher RPMs are usually not attained due to the engine's torque, or how people drive it (i.e. cruising or freeway in a tall gear)
