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Hey guys. Well after the timing chain rattle appeared at 55k I replaced it with a new one. Now at 67k the noise is back again. I have tracked the car twice, but otherwise I service her every 5k.
Has anybody else been through a few chains? They are $220.00 a pop, and it seems like they just don't like high RPM???
James.
what kinda oil are you using?/
Could be the high RPM during trackday. Honda tensioners are weak. For the price you are paying, why not go Toda timing chain tensioner?
Factory oils only. Change every 5k.
TODA tensioner? Tell me more..............
when my chain tensioner was replaced under warranty
they changed a few items. not just the tensioner
one of the things from memory was the timing chain guide. the noise is the chain hitting the guides and a new guide should keep the chain in place a bit better
perhaps look into having that replaced also. but it could be expensive so it may be cheaper to just keep replacing the tensioner every 15km or so
the dealership told me that had i done the job privately with them and not under warranty, the whole thing would've been close to $3k
Hmm, I don't see a Toda tensioner listed for F20C... Only K20A. What's the part number of your Honda OEM tensioner?Quote:
Originally Posted by JMSBND
I will grab the number tomo I have the old receipt somewhere.
Thanks.
If it is 14510-PRB-A01, then the Toda one will work.
I think it's 14510 PCX 005 so no good on the Toda K20 I guess. Has anybody heard of a better tensioner for the F20C? I am happy to pay. Just don't want to keep replacing the damn thing!
i have the same problem with mine ... honda quoted me about 1.5 k to get it replaced
the noise is coming from the chain hitting the chain guide. replace the guide and the tensioner
does anyone have a recording of this noise? how do you know when its gone so i can know for future?