Hey everyone, I have tried a search for this topic and could not find what I am looking for.

I was hoping I could get a detailed DIY for installing/un-installing a timing chain. Something that includes pics, tools needed, etc. Also I heard it takes very little time to complete and it isn't very difficult, is this true? I'm not to mechanically inclined so I don't want to get in over my head.

Thanks for the help.

 

timing chain or timing chain tensioner, 2 totally different things

 

The tensioner, sorry I should have said that.

 

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These were both found in the FAQ/DIY sticky at the top of the page.

 

My S2000 doesn't make the "card in a bike tire" noise. Just a awful noise at start up for about 3 seconds and then its over. Like this >>> http://youtube.com/watch?v=70hDPdXzmDo do you think this is the same problem?

 

I couldn't make anything of your vid, but the sound a bad TCT makes is unmistakeable.

Sounds like this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwFVZADoyx0

 

that vid doesn't help too much, like bill said the tct is unmistakeable, when mine was going bad it was diving me crazy.

 

My car doesn't make that noise. My car sounds like I am trying to start it while it's already running.

 

if thats the case its a possibility that the starter solenoid is remaining engaged for a second and not retracting. you may need a new starter, but dont replaced based on this diagnosis, i am only guessing at this point without looking at your car

 

Scubba I'd say you have a sticky starter bendix.

If you're slick, you can remove the starter and grease the teeth, it will likely cure it.