Recent content by Try go

Not sure I understand, bigredmachine, so maybe this is not responsive, but there is no bolt part left in the cam sprockets. The bolt body was in the sump and the bolt head was still up top, in the pocket to the left of the timing chain. In any event, in replacing the timing chain I will...

Thanks for the replies. Took the timing chain off and there was some play in the lower sprocket, with a clicking sound roughly similar to what I hear driving. So the next step is to replace the chain and it’s gears. Will put the engine back together and see. If that doesn’t work, spike and...

Groove in block by Try go posted Dec 10, 2017 at 10:31 AMTiming chain by Try go posted Dec 10, 2017 at 10:31 AMTiming chain by Try go posted Dec 10, 2017 at 10:31 AMSheared bolt by Try go posted Dec 10, 2017 at 10:31 AM

Hi Folks, I could use some help diagnosing a persistent knocking/tapping sound in the engine. I have a 97 LC with 150k miles on it. I had the head gasket done 16 months ago, at which time, the mechanic forgot to remove the bolt that is used to pre-tension the drive sprocket when reinstalling...