To me, this is mega

[dsallean]

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.

[rah rah 986]

Originally Posted by dsallean

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!

[dsallean]

Originally Posted by rah rah 986

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!

What other work did you do at that time? I also replaced my cam to cam chain ramps and new chains at the same time as I replace the tensioners. I would say the start up rattle is the same as before.

[njbray]

Last weekend I finally got around to putting on my new filter housing and filter (did not do oil change - 2500 miles to go on DT40)
Seems like my start-up chain rattle is reduced by 80 - 90%.
There is still a little but not as much as before!
I think my old canister was original - 16 yrs old, and probably had a very weak spring.
I can see why many mechanics say replace every 2nd or 3rd oil change!

[PaulMc]

Hi,

I had my oil changed a few weeks ago (PO had Motul in, my indy used Mobil 1) and since then have had, to my ear anyway, more start-up rattle. I thought it might be oil related, but having just read about replacing the canister it sounds worth a try Can someone please give a quick overview of the process. Other cars I have changed the oil on would lose a lot of oil when the filter is removed. However, that doesn't seem the case here. Can I simply remove the canister and only have to deal with the oil in the canister? I would plan to save the filter for the next oil change.

Cheers,

Paul.

[78F350]

Originally Posted by PaulMc

... Can I simply remove the canister and only have to deal with the oil in the canister? ...

Yes, only the oil in the canister and a few drips will be lost when you unscrew and replace the cup. I sometimes do this to check my filter in-between oil changes and add less than a 1/2 quart after.

[TeamOxford]

Let's cut to the chase. Buy the LN Engineering kit that includes the spin-on oil filter adapter, magnetic drain plug, and FilterMAG. Problem solved.

Just sayin'...........

TO

p.s. this may not eliminate any "chain rattle", as I have never been convinced it has anything to do with the oil filtration system.