Rasmus Due
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My engine had had some ticking noise for quiet som time but only when it was cold. So I guess it was about time to change the timing and balance chain which I started on the other day. When I opened up the engine I was quite surprised to see the condition of the balance chain and sprockets.
The chain was so loose that it had been running against the engine housing.. but this was not the biggest surprise.. the rear balance sprocket was missing all its teeth. I can teel you it was quiet a struggle to get it off with the engine still in the car but I succeeded.
I'm glad I bought a full kit including the balance sprockets.
All I need now to complete the repair is a new sprocket for the water pump.
The chain was so loose that it had been running against the engine housing.. but this was not the biggest surprise.. the rear balance sprocket was missing all its teeth. I can teel you it was quiet a struggle to get it off with the engine still in the car but I succeeded.
I'm glad I bought a full kit including the balance sprockets.
All I need now to complete the repair is a new sprocket for the water pump.
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