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I think It is your timing chain flapping around because it is loose. Just a educated guess though. So a chain guide or tensioner. I would reuse the stock gaskets. They are reusable and much better than any replacement. I have had all brands of replacement gaskets leak.
I would use boss tensioners, the ratchet style lock keeps tension on the chain even when there is no oil pressure like on start up. If you don’t use boss tensioners You should use a sealer of some kind between the block and tensioner. they all leak so this causes the chain to run without tension until oil can fill the tensioner and provide pressure again, this happens every time you start the car. (I would and I do use boss tensioners) next I would use gt350 timing chains, they are stronger and at only $70 for the pair it’s a no brainer. I recommend upgrading the secondary timing chains also since you are going to be there and they are a known weak link, Sai li has a set for $199. Then check the guides, the vct sprockets, and the oil pump. If you don’t have OPG’s/CS now is the time. You will have a bulletproof timing setup
I would use boss tensioners, the ratchet style lock keeps tension on the chain even when there is no oil pressure like on start up. If you don’t use boss tensioners You should use a sealer of some kind between the block and tensioner. they all leak so this causes the chain to run without tension until oil can fill the tensioner and provide pressure again, this happens every time you start the car. (I would and I do use boss tensioners) next I would use gt350 timing chains, they are stronger and at only $70 for the pair it’s a no brainer. I recommend upgrading the secondary timing chains also since you are going to be there and they are a known weak link, Sai li has a set for $199. Then check the guides, the vct sprockets, and the oil pump. If you don’t have OPG’s/CS now is the time. You will have a bulletproof timing setup
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