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Re: A new noise coming from engine compartment
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Originally Posted by tempfixit
PS: Just read Serge's post so if I am understanding correctly that a engine that does not idle at a constant (example 700RPM) the the timing be will changed by the PCM as the rpm's change.
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Exactly. So checking the timing advance will not tell if the chain is bad or not. Chain affects the valve opening and closing only.
To check if the chain is loose or not, you should open the chain cover and rotate the camshaft sprocket to see if there's play.
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Last edited by serge_saati; 03-05-2013 at 02:45 PM.
Reason: I mean chain
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