My 2.4L has 195,xxx on it and the timing chain is really loud, is that something to worry about. And can it be fixed by changing it?

3400 Sunbird

Could be the tensioner



15.2@89mph 2.171 60ft. 9.830 1/8 R.I.P. "LULU"

how hard is that to get at, just wondering I am limited to tools.

3400 Sunbird

Get yourself a Chiltons or Haynes manual,best thing to do.I had the dealer replace my chain,waterpump and tensioner so I don't know the difficulty



15.2@89mph 2.171 60ft. 9.830 1/8 R.I.P. "LULU"

i know changing the tensioner on a 2.2 isnt fun so im guessing on a 2.4 it wouldent be much better

2.4 isnt hard but it is time consuming.

I love the new wheel, only complaint is it gets real darn cold on the hands when it is zero outside, But heck I will lwear gloves

Biggs you said you had the dealer replace your chain waterpump and tensioner, how much did it cost you were the 2 grand figures that people had been quoting on here pretty accurate. I ask because i posted awhile back inquiring about my own timing chain though mine is an eco and someone gave me a quote of close to 2 grand. My theory is if that quote is right you could about replace the entire engine for the same price.