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timing chain rattle again

Old Mar 14, 2016 | 10:57 AM
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Mechanical thing wear and break at different intervals for different reasons. I stopped being surprised at anything wearing out or breaking prematurely back in the 70's.
The timing chain in my '66 Meteor S33, 289 V8 broke at 32,000 miles! Not a problem I wanted to swap in a 428 CJ Police Intercepter and C6 automatic anyways!
So this is why I've adapted the keep it clean (oil and filter) and drive it often, moto!!
Old Mar 19, 2016 | 05:52 PM
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Changed out both solenoids and have been driving car for a few day and no timing chain rattle yet. Thanks for everybody's help, i will keep you informed with in changes.
Old May 25, 2019 | 04:30 PM
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Looking for help again. Changed all timing parts at 80,000 miles to fix timing chain rattle, car know has 110,000 miles and timing chain rattle is back again. What should I look at replacing first.
Old May 25, 2019 | 05:16 PM
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Did you change both chains?
Are you positive it is the chain making noise? Could it be the alternator, belt, water pump, belt tensioner, or the AC?

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Old May 25, 2019 | 05:35 PM
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X2.

Plus you say it is a rattle coming from the recently replaced timing chain etc. - so pull the cover again and check it out.

Open it up, and at least confirm the status of the timing gear.
Old May 25, 2019 | 06:35 PM
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And the front guide could have failed or the retaining bolt , the upper one breaks.
Old May 25, 2019 | 07:00 PM
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Yes, replaced both chains and the chain is rattling between cams during cold starts only. I will pull valve cover off and take a look.
Old May 25, 2019 | 07:04 PM
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Since you are positive, I guess you should start with a new tensioner.
Old May 25, 2019 | 08:00 PM
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You guys are lucky to have Don here. He's like the best guys I work with in the MOPAR garages.

I walk out to just look at a vehicle, and they end up showing me a chafing wire harness that completely explains my warranty question. I wish more product engineers could work with good dealer techs. We could beat the world, but doing that ain't gonna happen most of the time. Engineers don't get out enough. I am working on that. But, thanks again, Don.

A tech can easily see that the harness routing is wrong, or not always right. I beat the drum to get it fixed. I might beat Engineers too, but I can't say that...
Old May 25, 2019 | 08:11 PM
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If the chain is rattling the top guide, change the chains
what brand chain kit did you use?

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