Erv Metoxen
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I bought a 98 grand am for my daughter, turning 16 in august.
When putting in a new timing chain and hydraulic tensioner,
Does the hydro tensioner need primed before reinstalling??????
After I installed, the chain makes a (almost like lifters tapping) noise. Only at Idle.
If RPM`s are at 1000 or above, the motor sounds like new. Revs up like normal.
Haven`t taken it on the street yet, Wanted some informative help first.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Erv 01 ST
Sorry , forgot to mention it is the 2.4 L , 125,000 miles.
When putting in a new timing chain and hydraulic tensioner,
Does the hydro tensioner need primed before reinstalling??????
After I installed, the chain makes a (almost like lifters tapping) noise. Only at Idle.
If RPM`s are at 1000 or above, the motor sounds like new. Revs up like normal.
Haven`t taken it on the street yet, Wanted some informative help first.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Erv 01 ST
Sorry , forgot to mention it is the 2.4 L , 125,000 miles.
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