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Originally Posted by Helihover
Not sure a loose chain would cause that....
Sounds like the chain all ready skipped a tooth or so on the cam sprocket. That's my guess anyway.
I would be concerned with whether or not the valves are bent.
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That is what concerns me now. I dont really want to pull the heads and replace valves.
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Originally Posted by diyanich
Hey,
Did it still have oil pressure before you started dismantling it?
That glitter thing is more from the aluminum U-guide and the timing cover( see the attached picture of the one from my X)
I would get a simple compression test on all the cylinders and if it shows good numbers go ahead and replace just the stuff is broken on the old engine.
It's the way I did with mine. Two years and 9000 kms later I only have a timing over advanced for both banks,which is a camshaft sensor wheel misalignment thing.Other than that.Runs as strong as a tank.
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I did not perform a compression test yet. Can I still perform one with the lower oil pan dropped and get accurate numbers? It would be a blessing if I only had to do the timing chain, maybe VANOS refresh and other regular maintenance stuff.