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Old 02-19-2011, 01:05 PM
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Default Re: Bad timing chain cassette/tensioner cause bad gas mileage?

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Originally Posted by xDARKGUITARISTx View Post
Well as it turns out the timing chain tensioner was completely shredded. The plastic on the outside was completely worn through causing the chain to slap against the metal throwing my timing off and making quite the noise under the hood. The squealing I thought was the camshaft synchronizer was actually the sides of the chain slipping against the plastic that it was worn through. So no more noise and my gas mileage is back where its supposed to be I think. Still remains to be seen I will let you guys know.
How much did that end up costing you? Was it rattling like crazy around 2500 rpm?
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