wondered why it was making such a racket
no tensioner and 35 years of wear
timing chain wear
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Re: timing chain wear
I think you meant these photos to be on the post.... 
That is indeed rather shocking!
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Re: timing chain wear
Methinks it might be worth taking the head off to see what surprises lurk within. Variable valve timing is most effective when it is predictable.
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Re: timing chain wear
That's amazing!
Any sign of fractured bits of plastic in the sump? The tensioner must've gone somewhere...
Any sign of fractured bits of plastic in the sump? The tensioner must've gone somewhere...
Re: timing chain wear
Reply to a Facebook post
Bottom Hose Allegro series 3 GRH 634 with 1/2" cut off the water pump end.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-UNIPA ... Sw2s1Ut6Sg
Bottom Hose Allegro series 3 GRH 634 with 1/2" cut off the water pump end.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-UNIPA ... Sw2s1Ut6Sg
Re: timing chain wear
It's nothing to do with this thread Simon.Stuart wrote:Reply to a Facebook post cheers stuart
Bottom Hose Allegro series 3 GRH 634 with 1/2" cut off the water pump end.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-UNIPA ... Sw2s1Ut6Sg