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Old 10-07-2011, 01:35 PM
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Question A Question on the 2.5L engine regarding the Harmonic B. and timing chain

I believe my harmonic balancer is in need of replacing

My question is should I also replace the timing chain tensioner at the same time is it a needed replacement I can find nothing on this the dealership said NO not needed.

If so what other seals may I need to replace my harmonic balancer if any.
I’m doing this because I’m getting a vibration in acceleration as of late.

I have good news I rechecked my cylinder compression and it was just fine 120 to 140 so my engine is in good shape always used Mobile 1 and regular oil changes.

Engine 1998 2.5L with 110K on it

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Was that compression test a static one or at idle?
 
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Auto zone just said what to do the first time it came out bad 100 to 95 at best then I did it again and came up with an average of 120 to 135 I think I didnt have the sparkplug insert in snug so I got a bad test that first time last week.

It was done with the engine still a bit warm with the coil disconected that is how I ran the test and I did a wet test this time so like first test 120 wet 135 to 140.
 

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