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Bad to drive w/ a noisy cam chain tensioner? Appt w/ the dealer isn't for 2 wks.

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Old 03-08-2005, 04:06 PM
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Default Bad to drive w/ a noisy cam chain tensioner? Appt w/ the dealer isn't for 2 wks.
poor car.
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Old 03-08-2005, 04:16 PM
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Default I've got a spare cam tensioner for $250 if you want to install it yourself.
I bought one and found out later that it was just clutch chatter (Spec Stage III) lol.
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i'll def take you up on that alex....if the dealer doesn't warranty it!
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