OK... I found a good (price) deal on a 240SX Hatch, but its got some probs... Anybody know what could cause these? Its a 1991 SE with a 5 speed. 152,000 Miles, aftermarket alarm and stereo are only mods...- Check Engine light is on- Noise (Sorta like Pully noise) coming from front of Valve Cover (Around the timing chain) Goes away when A/C is turned on!?- When Engine reaches 5,200 RPM's or so, it makes HORRID noise and seems kinda like the power is not reaching the wheels. (Does not seem like the clutch) -Valve cover leaks (Just a gasket, I think)
Other than that, the car seems to drive great. It pulls EFFORTLESSLY (except beyond 5,200 RPM) to 90 mph(fast as I wanted to go) with NO problems...
I know that this is vague, but I dont know how else to explain it... Any help would be great!!! Thanks,Richard
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PMan_S13
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About the noise...
If it is what it sounds like, it is most likely a timing chain guide on the the timing chain. Many people take off the valve cover and just remove it (the guide, not the timing chain) since it is a general conception that it serves no point (other than make noise).
However it could be more serious and you may need a new chain. Few seem to have that problem though. Just try searching before you do anything drastic, I know they talked recently about this on this forum.
I removed mine and it doesn't make that aweful sound anymore. If it was like mine, it sounds like a metal rattle near the front of the motor. Kind of like a heavy chain being dragged on a wooden floor (as it has been described before)
If it is what it sounds like, it is most likely a timing chain guide on the the timing chain. Many people take off the valve cover and just remove it (the guide, not the timing chain) since it is a general conception that it serves no point (other than make noise).
However it could be more serious and you may need a new chain. Few seem to have that problem though. Just try searching before you do anything drastic, I know they talked recently about this on this forum.
I removed mine and it doesn't make that aweful sound anymore. If it was like mine, it sounds like a metal rattle near the front of the motor. Kind of like a heavy chain being dragged on a wooden floor (as it has been described before)
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