Another case of ls3 chain tensioner failure
Another case of ls3 chain tensioner failure You can look at the pic I took before removing the tensioner; it was already broken at the top! Did not notice at 1st, but I sure did when it fell into my hands when I removed the oil pump! I was wondering what the hell was that!
So there was a good slack in the chain and a little piece has fallen in the engine at sometimes, maybe its still floating in the oil pan but I think its gone with last oil changes. Before starting the job, I was already set on a LS2 timing chain dampener...BEST DECISION EVER!
The worst part is that the metal piece that is actually applying tension to the orange plastic part, which broke at the top, is now loose and can fall anytime in the engine! I put it back to take the picture, but its loose as hell!! Even though its tight in there, it could have fallen somewhere!!
So there was a good slack in the chain and a little piece has fallen in the engine at sometimes, maybe its still floating in the oil pan but I think its gone with last oil changes. Before starting the job, I was already set on a LS2 timing chain dampener...BEST DECISION EVER!
The worst part is that the metal piece that is actually applying tension to the orange plastic part, which broke at the top, is now loose and can fall anytime in the engine! I put it back to take the picture, but its loose as hell!! Even though its tight in there, it could have fallen somewhere!!
