95 MTX engine question

[St Louis SHO]

Hmm... Was offered a 95 MTX car, says it has a slight knock, no performance issues, mileage issues, has not gotten any worse, but I heard it over the phone and it sounds like the timing chains are slapping the valve covers..... I'll have to drive this car 500 miles home, wondering if I should get a trailer or what...

Thanks James

 

[SASHO91]

if it is in fact just the T-chain tensioner, then yea, you can drive it home.

however, if it is something else, well you may need to re-think the purchase.

 

[Ishodu]

Slight knock could be a # of things, each one with a different result if something goes sour. Timing chains, timing belt, crank cancer, rod knock, valve shim to name a few. If your unable to pin point it before you have to leave with it and still want to buy it you prolly should tow it.

 

[CerberuS]

Slight knock could be a # of things, each one with a different result if something goes sour. Timing chains, timing belt, crank cancer, rod knock, valve shim to name a few. If your unable to pin point it before you have to leave with it and still want to buy it you prolly should tow it.

times 2

 

[93rev2sev]

Nah, drive it...and bring your AAA card. and $300 extra in cash.

If it blows up on the way home, you will know it needs a tow.