Think my TCT has gone again
08-17-2007, 06:44 AM
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Think my TCT has gone again
As title says, my timing chain tensioner was only replaced a few months ago. Yesturday, I started to hear the exact same noise I had before suggesting it needs replacing again.
Phoned Chiswick Honda who replaced it and they agreed that it really shouldnt go that quick and said they will assess it and go from there. Booked in for 2 weeks as im going on holiday in a couple of days.
I use the S as my daily drive to and from work (about 40 miles a day)
Just wanted to ask, anyone else gone through alot of TCT's in a short time???
Also, are there any factors that make them fail quicker? e.g - oil used???
Any ideas??
Phoned Chiswick Honda who replaced it and they agreed that it really shouldnt go that quick and said they will assess it and go from there. Booked in for 2 weeks as im going on holiday in a couple of days.
I use the S as my daily drive to and from work (about 40 miles a day)
Just wanted to ask, anyone else gone through alot of TCT's in a short time???
Also, are there any factors that make them fail quicker? e.g - oil used???
Any ideas??
08-17-2007, 07:01 AM
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It uses hydraulic pressure to force out the plunger to tension the chain. Quite possibly not actually the tensioner thats a problem but a blockage in the supply to the tensioner
08-17-2007, 07:44 AM
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Probably your TC and sprockets are farqued.
They're prone to premature wear, due to the speeds involved.
Replacing the tensioner's a fairly cheap 'try' though, so no harm done.
Remember to replace the chain & cogs together though, if it is the case.
They're prone to premature wear, due to the speeds involved.
Replacing the tensioner's a fairly cheap 'try' though, so no harm done.
Remember to replace the chain & cogs together though, if it is the case.
08-17-2007, 09:05 AM
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Probably your TC and sprockets are farqued.
They're prone to premature wear, due to the speeds involved.
Replacing the tensioner's a fairly cheap 'try' though, so no harm done.
Remember to replace the chain & cogs together though, if it is the case.
They're prone to premature wear, due to the speeds involved.
Replacing the tensioner's a fairly cheap 'try' though, so no harm done.
Remember to replace the chain & cogs together though, if it is the case.
08-17-2007, 09:50 AM
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It's not really a DIY job, as getting the pulley & sprocket off the crank is a bugger.
Actually, are you sure it's not just the injectors making a tinny noise? Mine do near walls.
Or is it defo. the start-up rattle?
It's not really a DIY job, as getting the pulley & sprocket off the crank is a bugger.
Actually, are you sure it's not just the injectors making a tinny noise? Mine do near walls.
Or is it defo. the start-up rattle?
08-17-2007, 09:57 AM
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And the lovely lounge suite is yours to take home!
It's not really a DIY job, as getting the pulley & sprocket off the crank is a bugger.
Actually, are you sure it's not just the injectors making a tinny noise? Mine do near walls.
Or is it defo. the start-up rattle?
It's not really a DIY job, as getting the pulley & sprocket off the crank is a bugger.
Actually, are you sure it's not just the injectors making a tinny noise? Mine do near walls.
Or is it defo. the start-up rattle?
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