If it is loose it can jump time which will cause poor performance. If it is loose it needs to be repaired immediately.
That means the timing chain and gears are worn out / to loose.
How old istiming chain?
Timing chain noise is most commonly coming from a loose chain. The tensioner could be loose or broken or the chain could be stretched. If the chain slips or breaks before you fix it, then not only will the engine stop running but you could cause serious damage.
A loose timing chain can only be repaired by replacing the timing chain . A loose timing belt means the belt is worn out or the tensioner is worn out. Replace worn parts.
Just taking a guess........Loose chain.
Running to hot, Low are no oil pressure, Timing chain worn out, Timing to high.Check these things first and if you don't find the problem in this area then please ask your question again with the info. that you have checked.
A loose timing chain should be replaced.
I have a 1982 v45 magna and the timing chain is loose can it be adjusted thanks
If you want to loose some fingers in the process just try that repair with the engine running. Otherwise the answer is a big NO.
Loose timing chain or belt.
AnswerI think this engine uses a timing chain, but I am not 100% positive. Regardless, the noise you are hearing is either a timing chain that is loose or a belt. I would suspect that the timing chain is loose. Have this looked at ASAP.It could also be the timing tensioner also.