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Will a tct ever outright fail?

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Old 11-21-2007, 02:19 PM
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Ordered mine but it didnt come in yet, and now am looking forward to sitting in a crapload of thanksgiving stop and go traffic, and am just a little worried, what are the chances of the tct completely going out on me? Am i at risk for possible damage or no?
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I can't figure out what a "tct" is?
Old 11-21-2007, 02:38 PM
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Timing Chain tensioner.

Never seen one break and cause engine damage. Just noisy at cold starts.
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See mines does it at every start now and sometimes even goes for up to 10 seconds.
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i am having the same problem. I posted a video about 2 posts down. Will this cause a problem if it is left for a week or 2
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The noise is not coming from the TCT itself, but it is a direct result of it.

The noise is coming from the aluminum/plastic chain guide, due to a loose chain, due to a bad TCT.

It may be possible that if left unattended, it may wear on the guide prematurely.

Then you've turned a 5 minute job into a 6-10 hr job
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Oooo, thanks for the vid, triumph87, and you too flush for catching my attention. I think my gf and I figured out the cause of the noise her S2000's engine has been making.
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Originally Posted by Billman250,Nov 21 2007, 07:23 PM
Then you've turned a 5 minute job into a 6-10 hr job
And more $$$
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