SR20DET Chain Stretching?

[NINJAS14]

So my timing chain is loose on the motor. I was told that the timing chain is stretched. Other people are telling me that its my tensioner. Im pretty sure when i did my last teardown on this motor I changed out the tensioner. But I cant really remember. lol. The cars been sitting for a while now.

I just dont know if I should just invest in another new tensioner or just get the timing chain and everything done at once. which would be a pain in the ass.

Has anyone ever experience a stretched Timing Chain on an SR?

[cotbu]

The chain won't stretch just sitting there.
The tensioner is hydraulic.
If you believe the chain is stretched beyond the tensioner's ability. What are your options besides replacing the chain?

[NINJAS14]

Im just curious if the chain can in fact stretch.

[cotbu]

I've heard that, but never personally noticed/witnessed that.
If the timing chain has to come out for examination, you should probably replace it anyway. That would be the time to measure it, that and installation.

[fliprayzin240sx]

I'd check on your oil pressure since thats one of the things that keeps the tensioner from slacking.