iceman_06

OK guys, I am all bummed out. I have picked up a rattle in the top end of my engine on the right side by the pulleys. (Right side when in the car; left lookin at the engine from the front bumper.) I have no check engine lights, all fluids are clean, and the only noticeable thing to me is it seems to have less power. It's getting 22.8 miles to the gallon now and I can tell from the exhuast that I am running a little too rich. The mods I have are a weapon r intake, a flowmaster super 44....everything else is stock. I know you guys can't hear it but it's a rattle and not a rod knock. I'm sure it's in the top end of the motor. Also I put some Lucas heavy duty oil stabilizer in it. Its not near as loud now and that was just to get me home. Any input would be VERY much appreciated.

iceman_06

i have it parked and there are no leaks gonna tear into it on sunday......anyone have any ideas???

alleycat58

You sure it's not the tensioner. IIRC it's on that side of the engine.

iceman_06

no i am not sure but i willl check it just seems to me to be comming from the top of the engine but thank you i will check i am so bummed out right now

JustACobalt

iTrader: (1)

could be the tensioner but the belt would prob slip if it was loose

iceman_06

well as far as i can tell its no slippin and i havent thrown the belt.....

Powell Race Parts

iTrader: (3)

CED sell the timing chain tensioner its under 100 delivered to your door, its ez to install and I suspect your noise will go away when you install it. Good luck

joshcsepegi

That is the same thing that mine did. I replaced the tentioner and all is good

iceman_06

timing chain huh wow thats one i hadnt thought of thank you very much!

iceman_06

how much of a pain is it to do the timing chain tensioner guides and sprokets cause i found the whole kit for 150 at a local parts store

iceman_06

ok so i did the tensioner and wa la now more but for good mesure and since i was that far i also repalced the guides, timing chain, and the gears worked great thanks for help and advice you guys rock!!!!!