Timing chain tensioners...

[Starter986]

Oil filter housing I changed out just a couple thousand miles ago. OEM. Sound remained. Thank you. Maybe a different oil... the Moly. I may try that next oil change.

I've looked into swapping out the tensioners, but I'm not positioned to pull the engine. IIRC, it can be done with the engine in the car. So... ~$500 for the 3 tensioners and some 'while I'm in there' parts. Maybe in the fall, as it's baking right now.

Thanks, fellas.

[Geof3]

Originally Posted by Starter986

Oil filter housing I changed out just a couple thousand miles ago. OEM. Sound remained. Thank you. Maybe a different oil... the Moly. I may try that next oil change.

I've looked into swapping out the tensioners, but I'm not positioned to pull the engine. IIRC, it can be done with the engine in the car. So... ~$500 for the 3 tensioners and some 'while I'm in there' parts. Maybe in the fall, as it's baking right now.

Thanks, fellas.

The most challenging part of replacing the chain tensioners is pulling the a/c comp to get to the one on top of the motor. It’s a very simple job overall. The Variocam tensioners on the other hand are a different story. I’m going to be replacing my chain tensioners this fall/winter.