Update: Installed the TCT from Billman today.

Car Purrrrsss like a kitten! Thank you so much Billman.

I thought it was going to be hard to pull the pin but it was cake!

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i'm on the process of boosting my S. What problemcauses us to replace the TCT? and what is the TCT?

 

Timing Chain Tensioner. It's right underneath the VTEC solenoid. It's just a bad design, and a part in it wears out prematurely, compromising it's ability to tense the timing chain. It makes a bunch of racket when you start, especially with the engine warmed up.

It really is an easy part to replace. I replaced mine last year with an OEM before I knew about Billman...I still need to get my old busted one to him so he can work his magic as I'm sure my new-ish one will break any day now.