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Old 06-14-2017, 03:31 PM   #12
rah rah 986
1998 Boxster
 
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Lakewood, Ohio
Posts: 110
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Originally Posted by dsallean View Post
I have startup chatter on my 01 Boxster. Replaced all 3 chain tensioners with new ones when I did some work on my car. I hope to never have to replace the one under the A/C compressor again. New water pump and thermostat at the same time. Also switched to a LN spin on filter.

Startup chatter still there.
A few years ago I also replaced the three tensioners in an effort to stop chain rattle at start-up. It didn't help. I just recently completed a bunch of work that included replacement of the cam to cam chain ramps which were badly worn. No more chain rattle!
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