I have a 1990 Dodge Grand Caravan with the 3.3L V6 engine and 130,000 miles on it. I hear a a rattling noise at idle which goes away as the engine speed is increased past the idling speed. Per another thread, it was basically decided that it is likely the timing chain. My question is what if I ignore it? I know at some future point it will break (any thoughts as to how much further down the road?) but aside from the rattling noise, is there any reason I can't just ignore it? Does the rattling chain damage anything else (timing chain cover?) When the chain finally does jump/break, will it damage anything else? Is this an interference engine / will the valves be damaged? Thanks, Eric Kotz snipped-for-privacy@erickotz.com
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19 years ago