Hey all,
New to the forum, from searching around this forum seems to be the go to place for trackers, etc. I'm aware this is the Zuki section, but I believe my 2002 Tracker has a similar motor as you're used to seeing and I'm hoping to get better feedback here.
As for my Tracker, as stated, it's a 2002 with 139,XXX miles. I bought it from a guy I work with for $1200. I'm in dire need of a gas saver for work so I jumped at the chance to buy it. He has the timing chain replaced last winter and claims to not have driven it much since then. Not sure about the mechanic who done the work or his reputation. You can see that the head is new.
The only issue he was aware of was a busted rear brake line. I drove it to my local reputable mechanic (30 miles or so) and it seemed to run very well. He changed the oil (5w30 synthetic) and replaced the rear brake line along with new brakes and rotors on the front. I picked it up the next day and drove it home. I noticed a sound coming from the motor which sounds like the timing chain "slappin" around. I'll attach a video.

Looking for feedback to see if the timing chain is the actual issue. I'm fairly confident I could do the work to replace if need. Local shops want a fortune to replace one. Since the head is new, I assume it won't have to come off?
Sorry for the long post, just trying to get all the details out there. First post, take it easy on me

New to the forum, from searching around this forum seems to be the go to place for trackers, etc. I'm aware this is the Zuki section, but I believe my 2002 Tracker has a similar motor as you're used to seeing and I'm hoping to get better feedback here.
As for my Tracker, as stated, it's a 2002 with 139,XXX miles. I bought it from a guy I work with for $1200. I'm in dire need of a gas saver for work so I jumped at the chance to buy it. He has the timing chain replaced last winter and claims to not have driven it much since then. Not sure about the mechanic who done the work or his reputation. You can see that the head is new.
The only issue he was aware of was a busted rear brake line. I drove it to my local reputable mechanic (30 miles or so) and it seemed to run very well. He changed the oil (5w30 synthetic) and replaced the rear brake line along with new brakes and rotors on the front. I picked it up the next day and drove it home. I noticed a sound coming from the motor which sounds like the timing chain "slappin" around. I'll attach a video.
Looking for feedback to see if the timing chain is the actual issue. I'm fairly confident I could do the work to replace if need. Local shops want a fortune to replace one. Since the head is new, I assume it won't have to come off?
Sorry for the long post, just trying to get all the details out there. First post, take it easy on me