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Old 08-29-2012, 10:16 AM   #44
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Originally Posted by black_box View Post
I've been thinking about what you said earlier, Topless. What sort of noise did your brother experience, exactly?
It was a squeal that was most noticeable when revving up from idle (loading the tensioners). When the chain tensioners were pulled, they were completely worn through.

Eric is right you still have a chain load on the ims. Replace the tensioners and you might just save her.
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