Thread: Chain noise?
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Old 10-09-2018, 02:56 AM   #8
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Originally Posted by BFeller View Post
My cam deviation is not bad. I will be assessing replacement of the pads next year. I just did the clutch, new flywheel and chain tensioners. My thinking is to either farm it out to an independant or drop the engine and DIY. If I could fond someone reliable the first option sounds better. I have rebuilt a V8 before, cracking open the boxster engine is intimidating.
Did you have classic cold start noise or other symptoms that prompted replacing tensioners? Did you change all 3 and notice any difference in noise or otherwise?
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