92 YJ, Do I have a Timing Chain Tensoner?
 

1992 YJ I6 4.0 165k miles.

The clacky clack rattle at idle is driving me nuts. If this year
motor has the tensoner I'll pay the labor to have it done. I've read
enough to know what a pain in the ass it will be to get to those two
bolts. If not, it should be about a 6-pack job right? (ok, maybe
10).

To bad there aren't parts to make it a direct gear only system.
Chains always stretch and the whine from the gears would be so unique
sounding on an I6 Jeep.

Thanks,
Brian

Re: 92 YJ, Do I have a Timing Chain Tensoner?
 

Have you checked the Mopar Performance catalog? I don't have one here, but
I kind of remember a gear drive system. Pricey though, if I am remembering
right. There are roller rockers and mechanical adjusters too.

Saludos cordiales,

Earle

"brianc" <bjc70@comcast.net> wrote in message
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> 1992 YJ I6 4.0 165k miles.
>
> The clacky clack rattle at idle is driving me nuts. If this year
> motor has the tensoner I'll pay the labor to have it done. I've read
> enough to know what a pain in the ass it will be to get to those two
> bolts. If not, it should be about a 6-pack job right? (ok, maybe
> 10).
>
> To bad there aren't parts to make it a direct gear only system.
> Chains always stretch and the whine from the gears would be so unique
> sounding on an I6 Jeep.
>
> Thanks,
> Brian
>



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Re: 92 YJ, Do I have a Timing Chain Tensoner?
 

Have you checked the Mopar Performance catalog? I don't have one here, but
I kind of remember a gear drive system. Pricey though, if I am remembering
right. There are roller rockers and mechanical adjusters too.

Saludos cordiales,

Earle

"brianc" <bjc70@comcast.net> wrote in message
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> 1992 YJ I6 4.0 165k miles.
>
> The clacky clack rattle at idle is driving me nuts. If this year
> motor has the tensoner I'll pay the labor to have it done. I've read
> enough to know what a pain in the ass it will be to get to those two
> bolts. If not, it should be about a 6-pack job right? (ok, maybe
> 10).
>
> To bad there aren't parts to make it a direct gear only system.
> Chains always stretch and the whine from the gears would be so unique
> sounding on an I6 Jeep.
>
> Thanks,
> Brian
>



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Re: 92 YJ, Do I have a Timing Chain Tensoner?
 

Have you checked the Mopar Performance catalog? I don't have one here, but
I kind of remember a gear drive system. Pricey though, if I am remembering
right. There are roller rockers and mechanical adjusters too.

Saludos cordiales,

Earle

"brianc" <bjc70@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:1182977719.075186.327110@g37g2000prf.googlegr oups.com...
> 1992 YJ I6 4.0 165k miles.
>
> The clacky clack rattle at idle is driving me nuts. If this year
> motor has the tensoner I'll pay the labor to have it done. I've read
> enough to know what a pain in the ass it will be to get to those two
> bolts. If not, it should be about a 6-pack job right? (ok, maybe
> 10).
>
> To bad there aren't parts to make it a direct gear only system.
> Chains always stretch and the whine from the gears would be so unique
> sounding on an I6 Jeep.
>
> Thanks,
> Brian
>



--
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Re: 92 YJ, Do I have a Timing Chain Tensoner?
 

Have you checked the Mopar Performance catalog? I don't have one here, but
I kind of remember a gear drive system. Pricey though, if I am remembering
right. There are roller rockers and mechanical adjusters too.

Saludos cordiales,

Earle

"brianc" <bjc70@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:1182977719.075186.327110@g37g2000prf.googlegr oups.com...
> 1992 YJ I6 4.0 165k miles.
>
> The clacky clack rattle at idle is driving me nuts. If this year
> motor has the tensoner I'll pay the labor to have it done. I've read
> enough to know what a pain in the ass it will be to get to those two
> bolts. If not, it should be about a 6-pack job right? (ok, maybe
> 10).
>
> To bad there aren't parts to make it a direct gear only system.
> Chains always stretch and the whine from the gears would be so unique
> sounding on an I6 Jeep.
>
> Thanks,
> Brian
>



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Re: 92 YJ, Do I have a Timing Chain Tensoner?
 

No, you don't have a tensioner. Other than the hassle of removing the
radiator as well as everything on the front of the engine, it's not too
bad a job. If it is sloppy enough to make serious noise, you probably
have other issues.

brianc wrote:
> 1992 YJ I6 4.0 165k miles.
>
> The clacky clack rattle at idle is driving me nuts. If this year
> motor has the tensoner I'll pay the labor to have it done. I've read
> enough to know what a pain in the ass it will be to get to those two
> bolts. If not, it should be about a 6-pack job right? (ok, maybe
> 10).
>
> To bad there aren't parts to make it a direct gear only system.
> Chains always stretch and the whine from the gears would be so unique
> sounding on an I6 Jeep.
>
> Thanks,
> Brian
>

Re: 92 YJ, Do I have a Timing Chain Tensoner?
 

No, you don't have a tensioner. Other than the hassle of removing the
radiator as well as everything on the front of the engine, it's not too
bad a job. If it is sloppy enough to make serious noise, you probably
have other issues.

brianc wrote:
> 1992 YJ I6 4.0 165k miles.
>
> The clacky clack rattle at idle is driving me nuts. If this year
> motor has the tensoner I'll pay the labor to have it done. I've read
> enough to know what a pain in the ass it will be to get to those two
> bolts. If not, it should be about a 6-pack job right? (ok, maybe
> 10).
>
> To bad there aren't parts to make it a direct gear only system.
> Chains always stretch and the whine from the gears would be so unique
> sounding on an I6 Jeep.
>
> Thanks,
> Brian
>

Re: 92 YJ, Do I have a Timing Chain Tensoner?
 

No, you don't have a tensioner. Other than the hassle of removing the
radiator as well as everything on the front of the engine, it's not too
bad a job. If it is sloppy enough to make serious noise, you probably
have other issues.

brianc wrote:
> 1992 YJ I6 4.0 165k miles.
>
> The clacky clack rattle at idle is driving me nuts. If this year
> motor has the tensoner I'll pay the labor to have it done. I've read
> enough to know what a pain in the ass it will be to get to those two
> bolts. If not, it should be about a 6-pack job right? (ok, maybe
> 10).
>
> To bad there aren't parts to make it a direct gear only system.
> Chains always stretch and the whine from the gears would be so unique
> sounding on an I6 Jeep.
>
> Thanks,
> Brian
>

Re: 92 YJ, Do I have a Timing Chain Tensoner?
 

No, you don't have a tensioner. Other than the hassle of removing the
radiator as well as everything on the front of the engine, it's not too
bad a job. If it is sloppy enough to make serious noise, you probably
have other issues.

brianc wrote:
> 1992 YJ I6 4.0 165k miles.
>
> The clacky clack rattle at idle is driving me nuts. If this year
> motor has the tensoner I'll pay the labor to have it done. I've read
> enough to know what a pain in the ass it will be to get to those two
> bolts. If not, it should be about a 6-pack job right? (ok, maybe
> 10).
>
> To bad there aren't parts to make it a direct gear only system.
> Chains always stretch and the whine from the gears would be so unique
> sounding on an I6 Jeep.
>
> Thanks,
> Brian
>

Re: 92 YJ, Do I have a Timing Chain Tensoner?
 

RoyJ wrote:
> No, you don't have a tensioner. Other than the hassle of removing the
> radiator as well as everything on the front of the engine, it's not
> too bad a job. If it is sloppy enough to make serious noise, you
> probably have other issues.

The chain is good for over 200,000 miles. Most folks don't keep
a Jeep through two chains. :) Depending on the space you have
the hardest part is removing the harmonic balancer and pressing
it back in. (don't use a hammer it screws up the bearings) Use
the correct tool. http://revbeergoggles.com/hb/

The rest like RoyJ says is just engine bits. Might think about
the water pump while your there, just make sure you get the correct
rotation. Not a bad time to also replace the idler pulleys or even
the radiator if it's getting plugged. It's not like your not already
up to your elbows anyway.

Since it's clicking you need to carefully inspect the guard for wear.
You don't need the chain carving a hole.

> brianc wrote:
>> 1992 YJ I6 4.0 165k miles.
>>
>> The clacky clack rattle at idle is driving me nuts. If this year
>> motor has the tensoner I'll pay the labor to have it done. I've read
>> enough to know what a pain in the ass it will be to get to those two
>> bolts. If not, it should be about a 6-pack job right? (ok, maybe
>> 10).
>>
>> To bad there aren't parts to make it a direct gear only system.
>> Chains always stretch and the whine from the gears would be so unique
>> sounding on an I6 Jeep.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Brian