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Hey all I have a 2001 GT 5-speed, and I've developed the "ticking" noise that I've read a bunch about on here lately. I get it when I first start up, and it goes away as the engine warms, then I'll only get it above about 3000rpm when I'm romping on it, though it sounds more like a rattle then. I noticed today when I had the hood open that you could see then tensioner arm for timing chain basicly twitching at idle. It was suggested to me that the arm was probably shot and is what was most likely causing my noises ( I hope) Is it a tough job to do? I have 122,000 miles on the car now so I'm about to change the belt and plugs etc anyway, so if its not that bad I'll get a buddy of mine to do the arm at the same time. I figure its about time to put some actual work into the car, I've had it 4 years, and other then oil changes, a clutch 2000 miles ago, 2 sets of front brakes and an IAC valve I've had to do nothing to the car. So has anyone done this themselves, or have a shop manual they could take a quick peek in for me? Any help would be much appriciated. Thanks,
Shawn
Shawn