"mic canic" wrote:
> with the 3.3 there was some issues with a rocker shaft mount
> breaking under the
> valve cover but that ticking noise was for the most part there
> all the time
> unless it's starting to crack now take it in now have it
> looked at. it may save
> some coin for you
>
> Bob Shuman wrote:
>
> > The 3.3L uses a timing chain. The 3.5L uses a timing belt.
> Not sure what
> > your reference below was intended to convey, but just wanted
> to make sure
> > that you know the 3.3L has a chain, not a belt. Good luck
> finding he source
> > of the noise.
> >
> > Bob
> >
> > "intrepid95" > wrote in message
> > news:1_500109_1a5015d7c82ba74de7b5d485b0df6ef4@www .autoforumz.com...
>  > > "intrepid95" wrote:
>   > > > Hi! I have a 95 intrepid 3.3L v6 with
> 233,000 km on it. ... as for
> > timing belt not chain, I
>  > > doubt thats
>  > > the prob bc it doesnt tick when the car is cold
> only when its
>  > > warm...and it goes away when i drive it for longer
> periods.

I have some more analysis. It starts to tick when the temp is at
normal, meaning at 1/2 point. WHen the car is cold it doesnt tick.
thanx for all your answers.