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Old 12-22-2003, 06:51 AM
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Default Cam tensioner is loose on start-up
Will this cause my engine timing to bend my valves?

Should I get it replaced right away?
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Old 12-22-2003, 06:53 AM
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Do you hear a rattling when you start up?
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Default i had that problem...it was a nasty rattling and only got worse. the worst part is....
cost me ~$1100 at the dealer to fix. sucks.
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Default seems to be an '01 issue. I'm going to try a different dealer
to see if they'll replace under warranty. My current dealer says they won't replace it because the noise just comes back again. nice dealer, eh?
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Did you get the TB and accessory belts changed also?
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"We won't fix it because it's just going to break again." ROFL! I love it!
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yup. they claim the noise (rattle) is not abnormal at start up.
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I'm sure they'll be more than happy to fix it for you when you hit 50,001 miles.
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Default no..the dealer said the cam tensioner was on the other side of the engine. (is he right???)
so i didn't get the TB done at that time.
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Everything is on the front side of the engine behind the radiator
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