[n20timingchainslack]

https://streamable.com/pd2eif

to someone who’s had this, what are my options, and how much should i expect for this to cost?

[Billfitz]

That's not how you diagnose the timing chain problem. When it's getting ready to self destruct you'll hear a high pitched whine when the engine is revved. You should replace the timing chain tensioner ASAP. As to the rest, do a search, there's at least a dozen threads on this subject.

[ooshnoo]

You’ve already been told twice on Reddit that is not how you check the tension. How many times and places are you going to keep asking?

[Wires]

Looking at his username, he should really just ask himself. Seems he's the expert.

[Tommy D]

Originally Posted by ooshnoo

You’ve already been told twice on Reddit that is not how you check the tension. How many times and places are you going to keep asking?

You keep asking till you get the answer you want.

[keithyo88]

didn't work when I dated either

[bimmer456]

replace timing chain and guides better than replacing the entire engine.