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Timing Chain
how do you know if timing chain/belt is bad?
1988 CHEVROLET BERETTA
240,000 MILES
BARRY724
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how can you tell if timing belt/chain is bad and does it make noises?i hope it is just alternator bearing....
Apr 7, 2012 at 9:38 AM
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RASMATAZ
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It'll make noise if its stretch and also caused by the tensioner
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Apr 7, 2012 at 9:46 AM
FIXITMR
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use cheap auto stethoscope from harbor freight ($4) or pull alternator belt to see if noise quits.
Apr 7, 2012 at 9:55 AM
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