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Old Sep 25, 2015 | 02:54 PM
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I sandblasted my OEM TCT but after re-installation, there was a fluttering sound from the engine, which is noticeable when the top is closed. During open top driving, I can't hear it. I replaced the TCT with the Billman GenX TCT and the sound is still there. Is this sound normal for S2k's? I heard the fluttering is a sign of timing chain loading that can make the chain fail, so I want to make sure this is normal. Thanks.

Here is the Youtube video but the fluttering is not captured as well as in person.
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Old Sep 26, 2015 | 04:14 AM
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Fluttering is not a sign of timing chain loading.

It almost sounds like a crack in the exhaust somewhere.

The noise you are referring to, does it make it through most of the video?
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Old Sep 26, 2015 | 04:14 PM
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There have been several threads on this, including one by me, and no one seems to figure it out. Mine it comes and goes.
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Old Sep 27, 2015 | 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Billman250
Fluttering is not a sign of timing chain loading.

It almost sounds like a crack in the exhaust somewhere.

The noise you are referring to, does it make it through most of the video?
Yes, it makes the noise through most of the video. I can hear it above 3000 rpm. Below that, I can't hear the fluttering.
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Old Sep 27, 2015 | 11:06 PM
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Check your catalytic converter.
I have a similar sound arount 2500-3000.
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