# \#timing-chains

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## [Buick Century Coolant Leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-century-coolant-leak/194213)

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**Author:** [@jsd123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jsd123)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2024, 11:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-century-coolant-leak/194213 "2024-01-22T23:16:51Z")

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I’ve got a ‘98 Buick Century with 142,000 miles. This is the 3100 v6 engine. I’ve had minor coolant leaks for the last couple years, managed with topping off now and then. Recently replaced the radiator, only to then di…

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## [2014 Passat S 1.8 5MT - Warm Engine Rattling/Clacking at idle (PLEASE HELP)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-passat-s-1-8-5mt-warm-engine-rattling-clacking-at-idle-please-help/173513)

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**Author:** [@robsbarone007\_173065](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robsbarone007_173065)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2020, 8:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-passat-s-1-8-5mt-warm-engine-rattling-clacking-at-idle-please-help/173513 "2020-12-21T20:54:41Z")

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This noise starts only after the engine has warmed up, and not when cold…There is no performance loss, no vibrations - just a loud diesel-like rattling and clacking that’s noticeable at idle when stopped. The noise almos…

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## [VW Timing Chain and Bent Valves](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-timing-chain-and-bent-valves/154568)

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**Author:** [@madison.silver1212\_160856](https://community.cartalk.com/u/madison.silver1212_160856)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 9:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vw-timing-chain-and-bent-valves/154568 "2020-06-22T21:58:54Z")

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The timing chain broke on my 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan (79k miles). Due to a settlement, the dealership will cover 100% of the timing chain repairs and 40% of any resulting damage. The dealer called me and told me that afte…

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## [2011 Chevrolet Equinox timing chain change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-equinox-timing-chain-change/115620)

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**Author:** [@PamelaThompson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PamelaThompson)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 15, 2018, 1:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-equinox-timing-chain-change/115620 "2018-04-15T13:09:28Z")

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those the timing chain comes along with the replacement of the pistol and heads for the oil consumption.