Hey guys,
I've owned an EP3 for just over a year now and not long after purchasing it I noticed timing chain slap on a cold start up. So I went ahead and had the timing chain and tensioner replaced. I didn't get the guides done as I was told they are generally okay but in hindsight I'm starting to think I should of. An OEM chain and tensioner was used.
Getting the chain done reduced the slap alot but not completely as I still get a slight noise on cold starts. Oil levels are fine as I check it regularly. The car is currently on 96k.
Upon doing some research I read it could also be the VTC causing the noise?
I was just wondering if this was a common thing and should I be worried?
Thanks in advance
I've owned an EP3 for just over a year now and not long after purchasing it I noticed timing chain slap on a cold start up. So I went ahead and had the timing chain and tensioner replaced. I didn't get the guides done as I was told they are generally okay but in hindsight I'm starting to think I should of. An OEM chain and tensioner was used.
Getting the chain done reduced the slap alot but not completely as I still get a slight noise on cold starts. Oil levels are fine as I check it regularly. The car is currently on 96k.
Upon doing some research I read it could also be the VTC causing the noise?
I was just wondering if this was a common thing and should I be worried?
Thanks in advance