Originally posted by 96mystiquezetec:
they said my problem is probably the timing belt. It is probably stretched and would cause the rattling sound in my engine area and also reduce performance.
huh??? I can understand the timing belt causing a noise, as a loose belt can slap against the top timing belt cover. I suppose if the belt has stretched so much that it 'jumped' a notch, and allowed the cams to get out of alignment, it could reduce performance...Otherwise????
