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Originally Posted by 84Bliss
Hi Everyone -
Need some help/advise. My 84 911 Carrera started to make a really odd engine noise the other day as I pulled away from my house (like a clanking metal noise). The power was really low and seemed like it might be the clutch might have gone, but I need an expert to help. There was a slight noise in the engine (like a chain or something loose) and slight burning smell before I shut the car off. There was no smoke and no oil leaking anywhere.
-Shane
84 911 Carrera
Allen, TX
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Do not start the car! It sounds like you might have a collapsed chain tensioner. "Clanking metal noise... Like a chain or something... Power was really low."
If your tensioner has collapsed and the chain has jumped a tooth or two you can bend valves. Your cam on the side that collapsed will be out of time leading to valves and pistons coming into contact. Anything less than this will be good news.
As suggested use your AAA and have it taken to Mayo's.