Noise Inside Lower Timing Cover

[IHateHacks]

I hear ya supramacist, I didn't even look at my crank timing sprocket, I just took it off and cleaned it up. It slid right off, might I add, I remember that!

But we are talking about the factory crimps holding the "washers" in place. There are no nuts holding it together. It's a one piece assembly that does not, or should not, come apart.

I think Mr. Nickleye's came apart because his timing belt shredded last year and F'd the crank timing sprocket up. Just a thought.

I wouldn't worry about it if I were you unless your timing belt broke while driving it.