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Ka24eaus · 03-23-2002, 05:30 PM

My timing chain was getting so loose I had already made enquiries to get the tensioner, ect, replaced. I was driving down the road very fast when I noticed a dip in the road. I slammed on the brakes and smashed the underside of my car. On closer inspection at home I realized I dinged the oil pan quite bad but it was not cracked. I also dented the chassis. To my amazement, there was no more rattle. (even when cold). The smash must have wacked the tensioner piston loose? Anyway I dont reccommend this method of service as you might not have much oil left in your car afterwards but I can say it worked...for now.

Fresh 240SX · 03-23-2002, 08:09 PM

Do you think we could magicly rebuild my engine this way too?
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S13Grl · 03-24-2002, 10:34 PM

"tensioner piston" ? ? ?

Are you serious?

Ka24eaus · 03-25-2002, 06:15 AM

Regarding smashing my car on the underside...  I think I may have dislodged (loosened up) the hydraulic piston in the tensioner (to an extent) I cant explain it any  other way. There are no more rattles from the chain.  Perhaps I busted a guide loose???

But unfortunetly today I noticed coolant slowley leaking from the outside of my water pump. (perhaps related??)

Can give me advice to whether this coolant is now in my oil pan??

03-23-2002, 08:09 PM	#2
Fresh 240SX Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Niagara Region, Canada Age: 41 Posts: 478 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Do you think we could magicly rebuild my engine this way too? <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> __________________

03-23-2002, 05:30 PM	#1
Ka24eaus Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 7 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My timing chain was getting so loose I had already made enquiries to get the tensioner, ect, replaced. I was driving down the road very fast when I noticed a dip in the road. I slammed on the brakes and smashed the underside of my car. On closer inspection at home I realized I dinged the oil pan quite bad but it was not cracked. I also dented the chassis. To my amazement, there was no more rattle. (even when cold). The smash must have wacked the tensioner piston loose? Anyway I dont reccommend this method of service as you might not have much oil left in your car afterwards but I can say it worked...for now.

03-24-2002, 10:34 PM	#3
S13Grl Married to the Mob Join Date: Dec 2000 Age: 44 Posts: 3,670 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	"tensioner piston" ? ? ? Are you serious?

03-25-2002, 06:15 AM	#4
Ka24eaus Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 7 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Regarding smashing my car on the underside...  I think I may have dislodged (loosened up) the hydraulic piston in the tensioner (to an extent) I cant explain it any  other way. There are no more rattles from the chain.  Perhaps I busted a guide loose??? But unfortunetly today I noticed coolant slowley leaking from the outside of my water pump. (perhaps related??) Can give me advice to whether this coolant is now in my oil pan??