Visual Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora and 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Inspect the camshaft and crankshaft sprockets for damage. The camshaft and crankshaft sprockets are not repairable. If a camshaft and/or crankshaft sprocket is damaged, the camshaft and/or crankshaft sprocket must be replaced.
- Inspect the timing guides and shoe for wear, cracks or damage. The timing guides and shoe are not repairable. If a timing guide or shoe is worn cracked or damaged, the timing guide or shoe must be replaced.
- Inspect the timing chain tensioners for damage. The timing chain tensioners are not repairable. If a timing chain tensioner is damaged, the timing chain tensioner must be replaced.
- Inspect all bolts for damage. If a bolt is damaged, the bolt must be replaced.
- Inspect the timing chains for damage. The timing chains are not repairable. If a timing chain is damaged, the timing chain must be replaced.