Link to diy timing chain replacement?
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I think I'm going to hire someone to do the install. I'm still uneasy about setting the timing on the car and I'd rather pay someone $800 to do the install than **** the timing and then have the tow the car to someone to fix the timing.
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I'm beginning to worry I've got a similar situation going on, I installed a Ballade TCT last oil change and it sounds like my valvetrain is getting noisier. I had no issues at all with the install though, the TCT slid in without any resistance and went in flush. Backed the screw holding it together out as described in install too.
Do you have a video or example of what your car sounded like?
Do you have a video or example of what your car sounded like?
Joined: Mar 2017
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I'm beginning to worry I've got a similar situation going on, I installed a Ballade TCT last oil change and it sounds like my valvetrain is getting noisier. I had no issues at all with the install though, the TCT slid in without any resistance and went in flush. Backed the screw holding it together out as described in install too.
Do you have a video or example of what your car sounded like?
Do you have a video or example of what your car sounded like?
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Thanks... is it at a particular RPM? I notice increased valvetrain noise while driving, especially in areas where the sound can be echoed back, it isn't a whine though. At first I thought it was an exhaust leak but replacing the main donut gasket didn't really change it.
Joined: Mar 2017
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Thanks... is it at a particular RPM? I notice increased valvetrain noise while driving, especially in areas where the sound can be echoed back, it isn't a whine though. At first I thought it was an exhaust leak but replacing the main donut gasket didn't really change it.
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From: Florida
If you can do the timing chain, setting the timing is a cake walk.
Line up the mark on the crank when cyl 1 is on TDC. Then line up the idler gear marks to be parallel with the head. Then the camshalfs to be at 11/2 with the marks pointed at each other. Done. Takes all of 5 minutes.