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Timing Chain Repair

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Posted by: Glorywagon

I heard so much about timing chains and chain tenioners a lot . I don't have any problems. But You all say look for a good used motor DON"T rebuild. I see its quite expensive to buy the chain kit. why not just take it out and overhaul the motor yourself?

I've been over hauling my own motors all my life (anyway scene I was 18 years old.I take motor apart and take it to the machine shop to be cleaned and prepaired for me to rebuild it. Biggest part then is making sure you keep it clean.
I admit I have never overhauled an overhead cam engine before.Not afraid to try tho.

Or maybe buy a short block and build it.Seems better then a used engine. Just wondering Thanks

Posted by: Tiltedhalo

Go for it, the only way to learn mod motors is by doing! Get a book on building DOHC'ers and a factor service manual and have at it. Just remember they are not a small block Chevy or Ford, a mistake can be very costly.

Posted by: unity

Not saying dont rebuild the engine, saying dont rebuild the trans. Much easier/cheaper getting a 98+.

The chains are easy. There are found, primary and secondary. Its usually the secondary tensioners that rattle.

To do this you will need the right kit to align the cams, once they are free everything is messed up.

I dont think you even have to drain the oil to do this. Just take the valve covers off and the timing chain cover.

Posted by: Glorywagon

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Originally Posted by Tiltedhalo

Go for it, the only way to learn mod motors is by doing! Get a book on building DOHC'ers and a factor service manual and have at it. Just remember they are not a small block Chevy or Ford, a mistake can be very costly.

I don't need to yet. But I don't thank I would be afraid to do it if I had a good manual . To me the worst thing is pulling and installing the motor in the car. Getting to old to pull it. But I'm not to old to rebuild it.

anyway thanks for the information.

http://www.ahmperformance.com/4654modularford.html