[Shotimes] ticking under front valve cover

van Oss van Oss" <vanOss@centurytel.net
Sun, 22 Jun 2003 23:12:32 -0500


My 91 has been making a ticking sound at about 2500-3000 RPM.  Using a
mechanic's stethoscope, I have tracked it down to left side of the front cam
cover, where one camshaft drives the other via chain.

Does this indicate a worn chain tensioner?  If I take off the cover, what
would I look for?

Joseph van Oss