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| Author: | Jeb [ Wed Jun 21, 2006 6:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Timing chain replacement |
I can turn the crank pulley on my Duster back and forth and hear a tock-tock sound like a chain going slack and then tightening back up. Does this mean my timing chain is toast? I have no idea how many miles this engine has on it as the odometer no longer works  Is there a more definite test that I can perform? How involved is a timing chain replacement?
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| Author: | GTS225 [ Wed Jun 21, 2006 7:02 pm ] |
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Well, it's not a DEFINITE test, but is another clue..........Pop the distributor cap off and have a buddy rock the crank back and forth by hand, while you watch the rotor. The distributor is driven off the cam, so any excess slack will show up big time at the rotor. Roger |
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| Author: | CStryker [ Wed Jun 21, 2006 7:02 pm ] |
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A quick and dirty test is to pull the valve cover and watch the rockers... If you can move the crank at all and not see movement your chain is on it's last legs. The proper procedure is to remove the timing cover and measure the slack in the chain. While the actual job of pulling the cover and replacing the chain isn't bad, doing it in vehicle could be a pain. If you're prepared to remove the radiator, it should be doable though. |
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| Author: | Jeb [ Wed Jun 21, 2006 7:11 pm ] |
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I am not worried about pulling a rad. Plenty of help and I have all the time in the world. What about the A/C condenser though? |
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| Author: | Charrlie_S [ Wed Jun 21, 2006 7:48 pm ] |
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As long as your not pulling the cam, leave the condensor, alone. I would put a piece of cardboard over it, to protect, both it and your knuckels. |
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| Author: | Jeb [ Wed Jun 21, 2006 8:02 pm ] |
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Thanks for the tip Charlie. |
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| Author: | Jeb [ Wed Jun 21, 2006 8:15 pm ] |
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By the way, do I have to remove the oil pan to get the timing cover off? I need to get a decent manual. I need some part #'s for a good, high quality timing set. |
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| Author: | SlantSixDan [ Wed Jun 21, 2006 8:22 pm ] |
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You don't have to pull the oil pan, no. You can remove the timing cover (requires removing the bolts along the front rail of the oil pan), then replace just the front-rail section of the oil pan gasket. |
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