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Originally Posted by kannibul Timing chain? I've thrown one of those before, caused air to pump *out* the intake. Very easy test... Also, Aren't these destructive engines? Hmmmm...... I want

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Old 08-10-2009, 06:02 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Timing chain? I've thrown one of those before, caused air to pump *out* the intake.

Very easy test...

Also, Aren't these destructive engines?


Hmmmm...... I want to know too. 8+ years ago, the only non-destructive engine was the Toyota. I should probably Google the Z.
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Hmmmm...... I want to know too. 8+ years ago, the only non-destructive engine was the Toyota. I should probably Google the Z.
I'd be very concerned if the timing chain broke on a new car even if they replace the engine under warranty. Chains are put in so that there is never any need for servicing (as with a belt).

Also, the only non-interference Toyota engines are the ones without Variable Valve Timing (which come on most older Toyota's and the newer non-performance engines).
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Check the oil level. My car with only 3k miles ate 4 qts of oil and the cam position sensor failed from lack of oil. If the sensor fails the ECU thinks the cams are out of phase. Took Nissan 4 weeks to figure this out and get replacement parts for my car.....


just my story, hope its not the same problem to yours

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Check the oil level. My car with only 3k miles ate 4 qts of oil and the cam position sensor failed from lack of oil. If the sensor fails the ECU thinks the cams are out of phase. Took Nissan 4 weeks to figure this out and get replacement parts for my car.....


just my story, hope its not the same problem to yours

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I will make sure we check the oil, sounds similar. Thanks Rick!
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