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Timing chain problems

Timing chain problems—what are the symptoms? Timing chain problems can appear as noise or engine performance issue, or both. Whether the symptom is noise or engine performance the root cause is always caused by the timing chain tensioner, guides or a worn and elongate chain. To understand how a timing chain can cause noise or performance issue, you first have to understand the job of a timing chain. What does a timing do? A timing chain connects the engine crankshaft to the camshaft so they rotate in “time” with one … Read More