Hi all,

Over a period of a few thousand kms, my car started to develop this rattle sound. It occurs from idle/post idle to ~3800 rpms, after that it fades.

Here's a video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfcuOYfuoWc

I was wondering if you could possibly give me some suggestions as to what this may be? I've read a few different things, but I'm still not positive on what the problem is. I think it may be the cam chain tensioner which I haven't swapped out yet, but I just wanted to make sure first. I know you guys know more about these cars than I ever will, so i'm wondering if you could give me some input.

I'm a student, so it's hard to find the time to try and fix the car, and I definitely cannot afford to bring it in. LOL. Please help a guy out

 

Cam chain tensioner or TCT (timing chain tensioner) as we call it.

Listened to your clip. TCT 100%.

Search "sandblast".

 

Thank you Billman!

I asked in the other thread, but maybe you'll see it here first?
I'm curious, what type of medium is best to use to blast it? Crushed glass, Ebony Grit abrasive, Aluminum Oxide?

I know that some people used AlOx, but I know it's pretty expensive, and can only get it in big ass bags.

 

tct ftw.

 

Sand bro