timing belt tension
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Argh, I put 50 miles on the car today and came home to a pending P0022. Everything's still lined up perfectly under the valve cover
I thought I'd get out of this w/o having to buy a new adjuster. What a bummer
it's driving pretty nicely though, definitely have to replace some control arm bushings but I'm happy to report that the transmission seems to have no issues. I did 3-4 WOT pulls from 0-45 trying to get some slip out of it but it seems fine
I will definitely have to replace those rims too. Unfortunately there's a lot of stuff to fix before the cosmetics =)
I thought I'd get out of this w/o having to buy a new adjuster. What a bummer
it's driving pretty nicely though, definitely have to replace some control arm bushings but I'm happy to report that the transmission seems to have no issues. I did 3-4 WOT pulls from 0-45 trying to get some slip out of it but it seems fine
I will definitely have to replace those rims too. Unfortunately there's a lot of stuff to fix before the cosmetics =)
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So I probably should not admit this here but I went for the $150 ebay adjuster and it actually seems to be working very well. I'll keep this topic updated if I have issues with it - I didn't see a lot of info on the net about people using the aftermarket ones.
I followed the procedure outlined in the bentley manual and gave it 1/2 hour to settle after de-tensioning it. It took about 5 seconds of cranking to start it the first time (a little more than normal) and it made a disgusting chain noise once it fired but it's been perfect ever since. Even passed inspection today!!!
I followed the procedure outlined in the bentley manual and gave it 1/2 hour to settle after de-tensioning it. It took about 5 seconds of cranking to start it the first time (a little more than normal) and it made a disgusting chain noise once it fired but it's been perfect ever since. Even passed inspection today!!!
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So I probably should not admit this here but I went for the $150 ebay adjuster and it actually seems to be working very well. I'll keep this topic updated if I have issues with it - I didn't see a lot of info on the net about people using the aftermarket ones.
I followed the procedure outlined in the bentley manual and gave it 1/2 hour to settle after de-tensioning it. It took about 5 seconds of cranking to start it the first time (a little more than normal) and it made a disgusting chain noise once it fired but it's been perfect ever since. Even passed inspection today!!!
I followed the procedure outlined in the bentley manual and gave it 1/2 hour to settle after de-tensioning it. It took about 5 seconds of cranking to start it the first time (a little more than normal) and it made a disgusting chain noise once it fired but it's been perfect ever since. Even passed inspection today!!!
When I swapped out my bank 1 adjuster (bargain priced OEM adjuster, but still about $375), having learned from past similar repairs, I pulled the fuel pump fuse and cranked the engine with the starter for about 5 total minutes (in 30 sec increments) to pre-oil the motor...start-up was quick, smooth and rattle-free.
Please keep us posted...most posters on this and other forums have been "scared" (for no proven reason) to order the cheap adjusters and paid near full price ($550-$750) for OEM replacements.
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I think the $150 replacement tensioner is done for, sadly! It's giving me a chain rattle on startup now if it sits overnight.
I had someone else start the car today while I listened under the hood and I'm 95% sure it's coming from bank 2
There's 850 miles on this tensioner by my count. Debating whether or not I should try to warranty swap it or just get a new OEM one
I had someone else start the car today while I listened under the hood and I'm 95% sure it's coming from bank 2
There's 850 miles on this tensioner by my count. Debating whether or not I should try to warranty swap it or just get a new OEM one
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I think the $150 replacement tensioner is done for, sadly! It's giving me a chain rattle on startup now if it sits overnight.
I had someone else start the car today while I listened under the hood and I'm 95% sure it's coming from bank 2
There's 850 miles on this tensioner by my count. Debating whether or not I should try to warranty swap it or just get a new OEM one
I had someone else start the car today while I listened under the hood and I'm 95% sure it's coming from bank 2
There's 850 miles on this tensioner by my count. Debating whether or not I should try to warranty swap it or just get a new OEM one
-Richard
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I ordered an OEM one, for the same price as a new set of tires (ouch)... Fingers crossed that this is the last of the big repair jobs since they'll be a lot tougher in the winter
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