Took car in today due to getting tired of the clicking noise on startup and it was getting more noticeable.... Mechanic checked it and said it will be better to replace the whole timing set.... Would this Cloyes 9-4201S Multi-Piece Timing Kit:Amazon:Automotive be good?? Or do I need to go with this one... LSJ L61 Timing Chain Base Set CEDLSJBTC.... Help....lol
I already have a revised tensioner ,front cover and bolt from CED

 

I'm about to get the one from CED, comes with everything you need.

 

Yea ... Why don't we have a timing chain recall on these? ......

 

I don't know, but its good the kits come with new chains because I know those stretch over time and the guides can break but the actual tensioner should be a recall atleast

 

Yea, I have the tensioner already but think chainging the chain would get me relaxed .... Its gonna break sometime in the future so might as well replace everything... How much r they charging u to replace it?

 

The second link is how much its gonna cost me.. Lol

 

ik i'm gonna have to do this one day... when i replace my valve cover

 

hey wheres the howto on doing the timing setup at? i may have to look into this more..

motors at 70k and counting

 

To replace the chain and guides you have to take the cover off the passanger side of the engine

 

any idea where the how to is? been groing through page per page but can't seem to find it..

 

Well the tensioner is easy and I know there is a how to, but replacing the guides and chain I dont think there is

 

there is a TSB about this issue, which tells the technicians exactly what is needed to resolve the issue. The reason there is no recall is because it is not an issue that potentially puts lives at risks, such as the leaking fuel line, or the power steering loss.

You don't need to replace the timing chain, although if you're looking to spend more money, go ahead.

 

I need that kit, don't want to spend the money though :-(

 

but its on sale.... im in the same situation though

 

check rockauto.com.....they usually have the best prices for stuff.

 

how many miles do u guys have on your cars?

gm is in the process of replacing my head with the hole assembly, but if the complete assembly doesnt come with the chain i would like them to do it since its apart.

 

What do u mean second link? Lol my mechanic told me its nothing major and that I should try goin with thicker oil first to see if noise stops but I still told him to change the tensioner..but he won't be back until twednesday ....crap.... I left the car there for 2 days and he didn't do anything ....so got the car back today and taking it back in on wed... Fk.

 

dude, change the tenstioner yourself....it's not that hard, and there's no other part you need to replace.

 

I have 102k

 

The second link is the kit from CED and I will be getting that and installing... therefore thats what it will cost me haha

 

I was about to do it myself one day but didn't know how to use the metric torque wrench so I decided not to lol

 

I use to live by indianapolis....damn it why didn't I stay there so u could help me too lol

 

have fun letting people take your money if that's your excuse.

 

Why would you move from indy to texas?? Your missin out on some good snow right now lol

 

Its just going to be 80 dollars lol