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Old 09-19-2016, 11:46 AM   #4
George Miller
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Default Re: Camshaft timing gear rattling noise

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Originally Posted by Zener424 View Post
George, thanks for the reply. Would that be not enough clearance (tight) or too much clearance (loose)? In your opinion what effect is the plastic anchor having on the gear when I push on it?
Of course it is just a guess, but when gears are to tight they want to climb on each other. That would cause the cam to come forward and hit the cover. That is why the plastic works. But they could be to loose, but unless the plastic is putting pressure on the cam gear it would still rattle.

You need to take the cover off and check the clearance.
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