1995 Saturn Sc1 Engine Sounding Diesel Sounds Timing Chain Maybe Lifters

1995 SATURN SC1
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Engine sounding like a diesel . sounds like timing chain. maybe lifters..dont know. mechanic thinks chain also burning oil like a cloud especially when first rolling warming up . noticed water dripping from tail pipe. whats your diagnosis. am a courier. i dont roll i dont make a living. thanks
Feb 24, 2013 at 11:14 PM
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Without hearing it and checking some things out i cant tell you what the noise is.When you rev the engine up does it sound like a chain saw?Has anyone removed the valve cover to see if the chain is loose or the timing chain guides are worn?
Feb 24, 2013 at 11:26 PM
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It could be normal for some water out the tail pipe as long as you dont have steam out the tail pipe.
Feb 24, 2013 at 11:27 PM
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