Are you sure you even have the tensioner? I'm not sure when or if they
started putting on the tensioner from the factory.
-Chris
----- Original Message -----
From: "steve preston" <steve239dak@yahoo.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2001 9:35 PM
Subject: DML: When are timing chains supposed to start getting noisy?
> 16,000 miles? Mine seems to be getting kinda loud on
> the V6 these days.Are the chains just prone to stretch
> early on the Magnums,or is the tensioner shot? My wife
> even asked me what the noise was recently when we were
> at a drive-thru (where it is ESPECIALLY
> noticeable!)Would a double-roller timing chain be
> better,and any quieter? Of course it would have to be
> MY Dak that has typically high-mileage stuff happen
> early,as always. Right now,it sounds like an old
> wooden roller coaster making a steep climb.(Well,maybe
> it`s not quite that bad.You know what I mean.)
> Steve P. having my muse shat upon lately by rattling noises!
>
> =====
> Steve Preston 1999 Dakota Sport
3.9V6,4x4,3.92 Anti-spin,42RE auto,Intense Blue,regular cab.
>
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