Chirping/clicking sound from Saab 9-3 and other vehicles' balancing chain

Is your car, especially one with an Ecotec engine, making this noise? Don't panic! It could simply be a plastic guide or tensioner for your balancing chain. To access this part for replacement I strongly recommend The Flying MechanicDIY (no relation)'s easy-to-follow video found here: • SAAB 93 BALANCE CHAIN ...

[@canadiansaabfreak6530]

Came here from Reddit. Thank you again for this video. The flying mechanic's video only had the replacement in it, no diagnosing. This will be very helpful.

[@PurpleHurrple]

I had this exact sound and wobble on the engine on my old saab 9-3.
Thanks for the short and straight to the point video!

[@gwidget93]

I’m experiencing the exact same issue with my 06 reg 1.8 turbo petrol, great pointer, very concise diagnosis, think I’ll start here

[@lorenzopeduzzi6214]

Me too

[@patrickwiersma9253]

How dit it go? I only have ticking if i put my foot down

[@lorcant2807]

I have a similar sound that goes away when engine warms up a bit. Does this piece stop making noise when engine is warm?

[@gladiammgtow4092]

Typical ecotec. Just replace the lot, I did. Yes it does run the water pump.

[@gwidget93]

Yep true

[@andytrainer3746]

Hi. Thanks for video. How long did it take to get access to the chain and how long to do the job in total?

[@BoRag70]

Havent done it myself but I know a person who did and it took him 2 hour he said.

[@vortexgaming7768]

Did this sound go away when warm?

[@hopithedog]

Did you have the same problem? Did yours noise go away? And was it that part in the video it?

[@Kevin-en2ub]

What part is that broken piece

[@barenekid9695]

Welll It's a poorly designed, poorly mfg'd Engine .
You've gotten your $ worth out of this POS car you bought Move on.

[@asssiesgaming453]

Have you searched for the rest of the guide? Maybe it is in your oil pan now!