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Old Aug 6, 2007 | 07:25 PM
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my 84 nissan 300zx turbo timing chain is rattling
does anybody know where i can get it fixed for a reasonable price
i think it needs a new timing chain
plz help
or if ne body can do some side work i got some cash

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Old Aug 6, 2007 | 07:46 PM
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VG30E's didn't have timing chains... something else must be rattling.
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Old Aug 6, 2007 | 07:52 PM
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VG30's period never had timing chains
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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 02:12 AM
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maybe its a heat shield of some type
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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 06:23 AM
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would you guys know what the ticking sound is?
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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 06:24 AM
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sometimes it rattles and sometimes it doesnt
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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 08:04 AM
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sounds like a hydraulic lifter
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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 07:25 PM
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I agree, vg's lifters can be pretty noisy. might want to just try changing the oil to some 10w40.
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