Timing chain noise after waterpump repair

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mughugggr
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Joined: Mon Apr 02, 2012 5:16 pm
Car: 1996 nissan maxima

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I'm asking a question on how to fix this problem ?


bvehorn
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Joined: Mon Feb 13, 2012 7:32 pm
Car: 1999 I30
1995 J30

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I'm no expert, but I did replace my water pump recently (and I have stayed at a Holiday Inn Express!). Can you describe the noise? I had some rattling at first until the chain tensioner got enough oil pressure behind it.

mughugggr
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Joined: Mon Apr 02, 2012 5:16 pm
Car: 1996 nissan maxima

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It sounds like the timing chain is beating against the cover back by the tensioner.

bvehorn
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Joined: Mon Feb 13, 2012 7:32 pm
Car: 1999 I30
1995 J30

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I'd pull that access cover and double check the tensioner.

mughugggr
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Joined: Mon Apr 02, 2012 5:16 pm
Car: 1996 nissan maxima

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I have done that about 22 times at least. We have rotated the chain 20 degrees forward every time also since someone else directed me to do so.
I live in the Vancouver BC area and the car is south of Seattle, so tomorrow...I hope is "Good Friday" for the car also. I too have stayed at a "Holiday Inn Express"
but must have been getting high since nothing ever goes easy for me.


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