should i get this problem fixed immediately, or is it something that can be done in a couple of weeks, i definatly want to fix a problem before it becomes a problem. i know screwing up the timing chain will screw up everything. how long can i wait to change the tct? thats my main ?
thanks

 

Holy Bad TCT Batman

^clicky

This is most DEFINITELY when you should get it replaced

 

is there a specific manual i should use when replacing it, havent been able to find a mechanic in town that i can fully trust with this issue, would rather do it myself, and im definetly not taking it up the you know what with a dealership

 

i just did mine on saturday and it took me less than 20 minutes from start to finish

 

its been over a 1000 miles of running it hard after oil change and still no ticking, should i still change the tct

 

Mines was the timing chain tensioner. Changed the TCT, oil changed and got all the valve/tappet clearances checked ok and didn't cost a lot. Cars running and sounding better than ever!

 

Changes TCT and did a valve adjustment, both helped a lot,
but there is still slight irregular ticking noise like once in 1-2 sec, that sounds like the chain is hitting the valve cover from the inside.
The noise goes away if the car is not in idle or when it has been driven
Ideas anyone?

 

is there specific info that the mechanic should know before installing, im not good at the mechanics yet but am learning, just wondering if a local shop will know how to install properly or should i take it in to a dealership?

 

After i changed the TCT the noise went away for a couple thousand miles then the noise has came back, although not as bad as before. Took it to the garage and they recommend changing the chain as it may have been stretched with the TCT failing before and the car has done over 80,000 miles. Does this cost a lot to do?