CCT! Chain is rattling like crazy!
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The cheap fix isn't any worse than the APE, in my opinion. I did replace mine with an OEM and in less than 10,000 miles the noise came back so I've learned to live with it. Some have reported success with the latest OEM's saying the noise never came back.
My only problem with the cheap fix and with the APE as well, is that I don't trust myself enough to know what is the perfect tension. I trust the Honda engineers over my own ignorance.
My only problem with the cheap fix and with the APE as well, is that I don't trust myself enough to know what is the perfect tension. I trust the Honda engineers over my own ignorance.
Last edited by DBEAU; 06-18-2010 at 12:37 PM.
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ive got this "ghetto rig" fix, and it works great for me. It sounds like the screw you put in is too tight maybe? Usually if its too tight it will sound very worse, and make the noise all the time cause it actually retracts the lifter from the tension it should be. If it only does it sometimes, then it may be too loose. This mod works great for me! Ive been through 3 cct's in 4000 miles...so ovbiously something different has to be done.(replaced cam chain, lifter piece inside already too...)
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Oh, if your talking about Jared (3rdgenlxi) well..you kinda have to cause i dont know anyone else crazy enough to go that far... He used to run this rigged setup for a while, then he got the ape. Probably what ill do eventually..but this works for now
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I think someone posted their dealer would charge $150-ish
Last edited by DBEAU; 06-21-2010 at 06:28 AM.
#18
i still don't like just tightening it until it quits rattling
it's best to check the slack on the cam chain between the intake and exhaust sprockets whenever you adjust it manually
if you start off too loose with an ape or this bolt fix thing you could jump teeth and cause your pistons to impact your valves
it's best to check the slack on the cam chain between the intake and exhaust sprockets whenever you adjust it manually
if you start off too loose with an ape or this bolt fix thing you could jump teeth and cause your pistons to impact your valves
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