Timing chain tensioner

 

Thats what i thought but i got it replaced. Didnt help

 

The top guide bolt likes to break and causes slack in the chain. Is is coming from the supercharger snout or the motor?

 

It sounds to me like it is coming from the timing chain area. I need to get it taken apart and looked at

 

lol my old cobalt made that sound.. thought it was normal haha oops

 

Lol

 

Yup broken timing chain guide.

 

So i took it apart. Is this too much slack in the chain ?

 

It's less about the slack and more about how much dynamic movement there is when the thing is running. Pull the large hex head for the top chain guide and see if you still have a whole guide and bolt in there. It's right next to the engine mount towards the front of the car.

 

I dont know if this helps anything but it looks all good to me

 

It does look like you still have an entire guide and bolt there.

 

Thats right. I have no idea what the problem is then

 

Did you install a new or old style tensioner?

 

i have no idea. It was done by a mechanic so i don't know what kind he put in. I put everything back together now n i made this video. Doesnt it sound like an exhaust/manifold leak?

 

You can tell which one they put in by the shape of the bolt head sticking out of the back of the block.