I've noticed upon starting up my car that the front end of the engine seems
to be making quite a racket. Sort of an intermittent clattering that seems
to dissipate somewhat (but not entirely) when the engine is warm. I can't
figure out whether it's the timing chain or the water pump. In my old
Spitfire Mk3 manual, there was a lubrication point on the water pump
somewhere, but mine doesn't seem to have it. Is this a pretty typical noise
to be coming from the engine? Or do I have a timing chain or water pump
about to blow?
Just out of curiosity, what happens when the timing chain goes? The engine
ubruptly quits? Can a busted timing chain cause other serious damage while
it's on the way out?
TIA
Best wishes,
Jeff in San Diego
'67 RHD Spitfire Mk3 aka "Mrs. Jones"
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