Poss Tensioner failure engine damage?

[CarreraUK]

Hi you will see from my previous post I thought I had suffered engine failure it seems and sounds like on of the tensioners has failed (rattly sound coming from housing on tickover not revved above 1500rpm). Would this have caused any damage and if so could it have done? It will give me an indication of how much i'm going to have to spend!!! Thanks Ian.

[axl911]

Hmmm....probably the best way to find out if there is any damage is to do a compression and/or leakdown. Tensioner failure could lead to timing chain slip or jumping tooth. That could lead to valves hitting piston. That could lead to money leaking out of your wallet in vast amount.

--anthony

[1meansc]

Hi Ian,
The only damage, except from mechanical damage due to the chains in the housing, is bent or damaged valves. A leakdown test, or compression test would give a definitive result.
A good and simple way to check would be to let the vehicle idle, and check to see if there is a misfire. No misfire would indicate little or no damage.
You would only need to replace chains, ramps and tensioners.
Good luck.
Markus

[CarreraUK]

Thanks Markus the car does idle without a misfire so fingers crossed!!!