I had an 02 Griz that had a very similar sound and it seemed like it was coming from the left side of the engine just like yours. Mine only had 1200 miles on it (I bought it with about 930 miles and big mud tires). The CVT had been reassembled incorrectly (roller weight fell out) and as a result the wet clutch was burned up from trying to turn the Outlaws. I had an ATV/sled shop replace the wet clutch and the sound went away. I wouldn't swear that you have the same issue but it might be worth a look since yours has higher miles.
Timing chain
Ok, next on my verification check list is the timing chain. I've looked through the service manual and it seems to be quite the process. Lots of stuff to take off and special tools are needed.
Does anyone know of a simple way to just check the timing chain for slack without taking the motor apart?
The reason why I want to check it is because I hear a ticking sound from what seems to be the middle left side of the engine. Below is a video from one of my first posts. The sound is less noticable when the engine is cold but when it warms up, you can't miss it.
You can hear the high pitched tick sound when I let go of the throttle.
Oil has been changed, valves have been adjusted and everything is tightened down (no rattling exterior parts).
Suggestions are welcome.
Does anyone know of a simple way to just check the timing chain for slack without taking the motor apart?
The reason why I want to check it is because I hear a ticking sound from what seems to be the middle left side of the engine. Below is a video from one of my first posts. The sound is less noticable when the engine is cold but when it warms up, you can't miss it.
Oil has been changed, valves have been adjusted and everything is tightened down (no rattling exterior parts).
Suggestions are welcome.
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I've already checked the wet clutch and it's still good to go. The housing has faint grooves in it caused by the wet clutch but nothing to be worried about and the primary sheave has been replaced so all is good in that area. There was no play at all on the wet clutch shaft either.
So my next step is checking the chain. Thanks for the input!
Got it! Glad to hear those things all checked out. Sorry if I missed another thread with this in it. I'll be watching to see how you come out. We have a couple of 660s in the family so I'm always trying to learn.I've already checked the wet clutch and it's still good to go. The housing has faint grooves in it caused by the wet clutch but nothing to be worried about and the primary sheave has been replaced so all is good in that area. There was no play at all on the wet clutch shaft either.
So my next step is checking the chain. Thanks for the input!
I've removed the chain tensioner but I don't see how you can identify a stretched chain that way. The tensioner is self tensioning and when I remove it, it fully extends. Once fully extended, I put it back in it's place and it presses against the chain guide and there's at least a 1 inch gap between the tensioner cap and the crankcase. So, the way I see it is, the only way for the tensioner to be fully extended when installed is if the chain breaks.
Does my analogy make sense?
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