What a difference a new timing chain makes
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Finally got sick of the rattles in the 3.2ltr X300.
This may of interest to some.
Replaced the top tentioner (updated version), with another updated version, not much change, mmmm.
Peering into the depths of the timing cover, with the cam cover off, I noticed that the chain still had slack, not good.
Had a spare new chain here, for something or other, cut it at 43 links, found a joiner link, wound in the new chain, reset the cam timing, it was out before I started, so someone has been here before, refitted the tentioner, fired it off, camcover back on, started the beast, SILENT, sweet, consume beer, MANY.
At 154000kms, this should not be an issue, but I reckon that poor servicing (despite the books), and cheap oil have contributed to this chain wear. I know that the blades and dampers are probably just as sad, but when the engine comes out, and it will one day, they will be attended to.
So for now the mighty XJ-S is back in storage, and the 3.2 is the daily driver again.
This may of interest to some.
Replaced the top tentioner (updated version), with another updated version, not much change, mmmm.
Peering into the depths of the timing cover, with the cam cover off, I noticed that the chain still had slack, not good.
Had a spare new chain here, for something or other, cut it at 43 links, found a joiner link, wound in the new chain, reset the cam timing, it was out before I started, so someone has been here before, refitted the tentioner, fired it off, camcover back on, started the beast, SILENT, sweet, consume beer, MANY.
At 154000kms, this should not be an issue, but I reckon that poor servicing (despite the books), and cheap oil have contributed to this chain wear. I know that the blades and dampers are probably just as sad, but when the engine comes out, and it will one day, they will be attended to.
So for now the mighty XJ-S is back in storage, and the 3.2 is the daily driver again.
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Has anyone seen improvements from buying the new tensioner chain? Mine too rattles a bit on crank.
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