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checked it out and seems like it is my cam chain tensioner.any large damage if not replaced quickly?

Posted by: inwoo on 2008-09-10 23:17:38
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In Reply to: no cam chain tensioner, in the head, search for it... see if the symptoms match posted by ScratchRob13 on 2008-09-10 19:56:43

engine noise from 2800rpm to 3200rpm - inwoo 2008-09-09 21:49:02 (152 views)

UPDATE: it was NOT the cam chain tensioner... it was a rattling cat - inwoo 2008-09-15 10:38:35 (118 views)

...or that lol, the flange bolts loose? or did it crack? - ScratchRob13 2008-09-15 13:58:41 (55 views)

i believe the cat heat shield was rattling against itself. - inwoo 2008-09-15 15:24:30 (66 views)

Re: i believe the cat heat shield was rattling against itself. - a4rnnpc 2008-09-18 06:55:07 (65 views)

replacing the cat :( - inwoo 2008-09-18 08:00:40 (71 views)

Re: replacing the cat :( - a4rnnpc 2008-09-21 08:49:11 (74 views)

1.8t or 2.8? 1.8t cats are connected to the turbo, one way in and out - ScratchRob13 2008-09-21 21:39:34 (61 views)

yes. here's a pic of an aftermarket one. both of the O2 sensors are connected to it. - JAFO 2008-09-21 09:31:19 (105 views)

could it be my throwout bearing on my clutch? - inwoo 2008-09-10 17:49:26 (52 views)

does it go away or change pitch if you press the clutch? - ScratchRob13 2008-09-10 19:57:11 (42 views)

nope. - inwoo 2008-09-10 20:08:05 (42 views)

not the throw out bearing then - ScratchRob13 2008-09-11 11:53:14 (46 views)

cam chain tensioner? - ScratchRob13 2008-09-10 10:22:52 (109 views)

you mean my TB tensioner? it was replaced 1 year ago.. :( - inwoo 2008-09-10 16:08:40 (55 views)

no cam chain tensioner, in the head, search for it... see if the symptoms match - ScratchRob13 2008-09-10 19:56:43 (85 views)

checked it out and seems like it is my cam chain tensioner.any large damage if not replaced quickly? - inwoo 2008-09-10 23:17:38 (79 views)

well if that chain get too slack... yes - ScratchRob13 2008-09-11 11:52:50 (63 views)

it's not throwing any codes yet, but i'll get it looked at right away. - inwoo 2008-09-11 12:05:09 (52 views)

if it throws a code... then its too late, that keeps the two cams in sequence - ScratchRob13 2008-09-11 14:06:36 (54 views)

year and engine model? - JAFO 2008-09-10 10:16:56 (77 views)

2002 1.8t --- i think AWP... - inwoo 2008-09-10 15:38:48 (87 views)

i agree with scratch ...... - JAFO 2008-09-11 09:52:42 (77 views)

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