[S12] FJ20E normal chain rattle or do I have a problem?

[sunny1600]

[S12] FJ20E normal chain rattle or do I have a problem?
Hi guys

My silvia S12 GP with FJ20E makes a strange rattle. I have read about the mazda chain tensioner and typical FJ20E rattle on FJ20.com but I am wondering if this sound is normal?
It does exactly like they said that it does rattle when started but it also rattles when I hit the 2000RPM area.

I have included a video of it. Some advice please guys.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_mBaJ4vZEU

Thanks

Mark

[s13eater]

Originally Posted by sunny1600

[S12] FJ20E normal chain rattle or do I have a problem?
Hi guys

My silvia S12 GP with FJ20E makes a strange rattle. I have read about the mazda chain tensioner and typical FJ20E rattle on FJ20.com but I am wondering if this sound is normal?
It does exactly like they said that it does rattle when started but it also rattles when I hit the 2000RPM area.

I have included a video of it. Some advice please guys.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_mBaJ4vZEU

Thanks

Mark

i've used the mazda tentioner

[sunny1600]

Yes but I have also read that the chain rattle should be gone when engine is on temperature. In my case it still rattles about the 2000 RPM

[s12sweden]

where was not a good sound from FJ20E , hope you find the problem

[northerner]

Has it done Hi mileage? If it has it may have stretched a little

[sunny1600]

Car has done approx 185.000 KMs

[sunny1600]

Just ordered the mazda chain tensioner.
Should be at the dealer in 2 days. Maybe replacing this one next week.

[s13eater]

Originally Posted by sunny1600

Just ordered the mazda chain tensioner.
Should be at the dealer in 2 days. Maybe replacing this one next week.

you do need to do a little grinding on it to make it fit, you will see when you offer it up.