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Originally Posted by Maruzo
The space for the [chain] tensioner was so snug, I bruised my thumb and the joint swelled up for the week!
Still it's amazing how much quieter the engine sounds for the first couple of days. Now it's almost back to normal sounding. Which isn't bad, just wasn't as whisper quiet as before.
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Trick for the chain tensioner: use a through-hole socket with extension rather than a swivel. I suspect a normal short socket with 3-4 " extension would also work. On the V8, the airbox is in the way you have to remove it.
If the chain was loose enough to be noisy I would definitely check the oil pan for chain guide parts. You can take a good look through the hole where the oil temp/level sensor goes without having to remove the oil pan.