Change it now! Change the chain sprockets too, if a tensioner fails
you'll do
massive damage to the engine. Cost me $3000 to get on the road again
(CDN) and then within a year the transmission quit, too. I've *bought*
an entire new car for less than I've spent on fixing my '95 Passat.
Bill

"malabo" > wrote in message
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> When the engine is warmed up, between 2200 and 2800 rpm I get a bit of
> chain rattle from the motor. Doesn't seem to do it cold. Should I
> just change the tensioner bolt (with the oil pressure tensioning)
> without bothering with the rail or should both be changed at the same
> time.
>
> Thanks
>