have a popcorn type noise

1995 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE
160,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD
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STEVEWIERZBA
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was told it was the timing chain...i removed the serpintine belt and ran the engine and the noise was gone...still think timing chain???
Jun 10, 2012 at 3:00 AM
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RASMATAZ
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If in doubt -open it up and investigate the timing chain/guides/
Jun 10, 2012 at 3:59 AM
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