When i start it i can hear the chain it sounds like its slapping. rev it up and as the rpm's come down it goes slap slap slap slap. not sure what was done to it before so i'm going to assume nothing was done. so should i do the tensioner that pushes on the guide, or get a new chain and do it all? and its just over 160***miles
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should my timing chain be done or not?
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should my timing chain be done or not?
91 e30 318is M50 SOLD
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92 325 vert project
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just did the tensioner and ill be starting it today il let you guys know.91 e30 318is M50 SOLD
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92 325 vert project
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well just got it going its much better a little noise but its not bad.91 e30 318is M50 SOLD
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92 325 vert project
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I have heard some of the guys at the sealership say theoretically the chain should never have to be changed; if kept well lubricated and kept taut and not super loose it should go till the car goes out
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Originally posted by BBY1104 View PostI have heard some of the guys at the sealership say theoretically the chain should never have to be changed; if kept well lubricated and kept taut and not super loose it should go till the car goes out
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Originally posted by BBY1104 View PostI have heard some of the guys at the sealership say theoretically the chain should never have to be changed; if kept well lubricated and kept taut and not super loose it should go till the car goes out
I would wager that the sprockets would wear badly before you'd notice the chain wearing out. I know that on my motor (201.5k, no major internal maintenance) the sprockets are about done. It's not making noise yet, but I'm making plans to do something about it. Chains will shed rollers into the oil pan too, which can under the worst circumstances go right through the oil pump, destroying it and the lower timing case.The current fleet:
1992 325ic: 148k-171k miles
1999 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4WD, 114k-142k miles
1984 MasterCraft Stars and Stripes Powerslot (not a car :D) PCM Ford 351W, 904 hours
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Originally posted by strad View PostI would wager that the sprockets would wear badly before you'd notice the chain wearing out. I know that on my motor (201.5k, no major internal maintenance) the sprockets are about done. It's not making noise yet, but I'm making plans to do something about it. Chains will shed rollers into the oil pan too, which can under the worst circumstances go right through the oil pump, destroying it and the lower timing case.
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