Timming chain- problem fixed with write up and pics

[NCpaj]

Well my timming chain has developed a nasty case of the rattles.

it sound horrible and i was just wondering how much theycost to replace, is it hard could i do it myself.

thanks

[-Scott-]

Well my timming chain has developed a nasty case of the rattles.

it sound horrible and i was just wondering how much theycost to replace, is it hard could i do it myself.

thanks

It's probably the balance shaft chain - the timing chain has a spring-loaded tensioner, the balance shaft tensioner is manually adjusted.

Halfway down the driver's side of the timing cover is a small plate held by two small bolts (10mm spanner.) Behind that plate is another 10mm bolt head - loosen it, and move it (towards driver's side of car, from memory) to take up the slack in the chain. And don't forget to tighten it again.

I hope you can tighten it, because I needed to replace mine - BIG job!

Good luck,

Scott

[NCpaj]

cool thanks will try that 2nite

[NCpaj]

mate a massive thanks

it pulled of that inspection port and tensioned the chain

PROBLEM SOLVED

so thanks for saving me some money-and also those manuals i got of another forum member were and excellent help

if any one want to see how i did it, ive got pics and a bit of a write up on

http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/inde ... 16&start=0