What would you do?

[harv]

How long did you let it run with the new tensioner and chain slap noise? The motor needs to run for like 30 seconds for the tensioner to pump up and the noise to go away.

John

[z31maniac]

How long did you let it run with the new tensioner and chain slap noise? The motor needs to run for like 30 seconds for the tensioner to pump up and the noise to go away.

John

Ummm, at this point, like 1800 miles?

It didn't make any noise until after close to 1000 with the new tensioner.

[Simon S]

how many miles are on the car?

[Hick]

if you replace the parts... REPLACE THE CAM GEARS. its pretty much a must do anymore.

[FredK]

What would you do-o-o for a Klondike Bar?

[z31maniac]

if you replace the parts... REPLACE THE CAM GEARS. its pretty much a must do anymore.

I know, I just sent a big list of part numbers to blunt to get me a price quote.

[z31maniac]

they are easy to work on

replace the chain, gears, and rails. Shouldnt cost more than $200 in parts, takes an afternoon [with the right tools]

I would also like to know where I can get all the gaskets/sprockets/guide rails/timing chain/ etc for $200.

Best I've seen so far is from blunty and it's nearly double that.

PS, am I missing anything from the list?

• Upper timing cover gasket set 11141721919 4.24
• Lower timing cover gasket set 11141721802 9.66
• Front profile gasket (NOT the infamous one!) 11141247837 3.64
• Rocker cover gasket set (only if the existing ones are old - they will withstand removal while the rubber is soft) 11121721876 profile gasket 15.66, 11121721475 spark plug chamber seal - lollipop shape, 1.88 ea 3 off 11121721476 spark plug chamber - O shape)1.33 ea
• Timing chain 11311247160 58.22
• Crankshaft sprocket 11211247338d 58.00
• Camshaft sprockets (2 off) 11311721887d 47.22
• Front crankshaft oil seal 11141439570 6.60
• Thermostat housing gasket 11531721172 3.70
• Tensioner guide rail 11311727342d 92.90
• Guide rail 1131124747i 50.50

[StereoInstaller1]

Figure out what tension the chain needs: JB weld the adjuster in place.

Buy a battery charger and a bus pass.

Then, buy a big stereo from me, install it, and listen to it while you drive.

Your motor will grenade soon due to the incredibly shitty repair (honestly, why did you JB weld that shit, are you a retard?) but the stereo will drown it out for quite a while.

Now, since you bought a battery charger, you can still listen to the stereo while your car is sitting in the driveway.

Oh yeah, the bus pass will let you get you to work.

(J/K, except sounds like the bus pass is a good idea)

I got nothing on that motor issue...bummer, dewd.

[z31maniac]

Hahahaha, no busses in the suburbs!

[nando]

too bad it wasn't an M20, $40 timing belt kit and you're done. ;)

[z31maniac]

I know! I've got an M20 with a fresh timing kit/belts/water pump/thermostat all that jazz sitting my dad's warehouse.

However, it also has a blown headgasket!

[Hick]

your list looks good.

swap in the m20