Re: Timing Chain worries AGAIN!!!!!!

From: Alan Short (ashort@flash.net)
Date: Thu Mar 25 1999 - 13:30:36 EST


Christopher L Scott wrote:
>
> My 94 Dak Sport 3.9 had a problem where the timing chain had worn and
> was rattling up against the oil slinger at idle. Two weeks ago I had it
> replaced with a brand-new TRW chain and sprockets. Well, it's rattling
> again, I just heard it. Now I am pissed off. I called the mechanic at
> the dealer who did the work (under warranty) and he doesn't seem to think
> it could possibly be the chain since it is brand new. Well, the rattle
> sure sounds just like what it was doing before. What could cause the
> chain to fail so quickly? Another question: Are there roller gears
> available for this engine? You know, the set of gears which replace your
> timing chain, if so, who makes good ones, what do they cost, and what
> modifications are required to install them? Thanks..
> Christopher Scott
Was the tensioner replaced too? Alan S.



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