engine clacking??? how do i fix it? is it the timing chain, need help please

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Feb 2, 2010 | 06:45 PM

NismoHead90

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engine clacking??? how do i fix it? is it the timing chain, need help please

this clacking is driving me crazy

Feb 2, 2010 | 08:40 PM

jbt_92

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Probably just a timing chain tensioner.

Feb 2, 2010 | 10:33 PM

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a short video or audio would help narrow things down a bit.

Feb 3, 2010 | 10:04 AM

NismoHead90

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is this an easy fix?

Feb 3, 2010 | 10:15 AM

jbt_92

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It depends on which one it is. If it's one of the two top ones then it shouldn't be too bad. The bottom ones are harder to get to. Ka right? They're notorious for the timing chain tensioner clacking. lol

Feb 3, 2010 | 10:24 AM

Andrew727

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my ka doesnt have that problem. probably because its a vq.

Feb 3, 2010 | 10:31 AM

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my ka doesnt have that problem. probably because its a vq.

Haha ****s not fair. I'm thinking about doing a vq swap.

Feb 3, 2010 | 10:52 AM

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assuming he no longer has the original kae, this is correct. the de does have two tensioner but the kae only has one. either way with out any further information it's still a guess as to what could be wrong.