Thread: Hello but I'm not building a Haynes roadster, quite
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Old 26th June 2011, 04:12 PM
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Yeah if the tensioner blade is worn then a big failure my not be far away.

The hydraulic tappets take a bit of time to settle after a lay up, but if your hearing a rattle in the timing chest then the tensioner or a guide is probably goosed.

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