Yes, pulling the oil pan to replace the seal is a HUGE, HUGE PAIN!!!
Believe me, I did it and boy am I sorry. Be very careful to treat the pan
seal gently.
Rich - Ashburn, VA
-----Original Message-----
From: Doug Fedeli [mailto:rdf@eznet.net]
Sent: Wednesday, June 07, 2000 8:57 AM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: Re: DML: Re: Timing Gear Setup - Magnum Engines
I have a 92 V6. I replaces my timing chain and sprockets last summer. I got
the
gasket set from NAPA. It had all the gaskets and the front seal. My water
pump
was in great shape. That was at 100,000 miles. My only advice is to be
careful
when you pull the cover off. It seals to the oil pan gasket at the bottom.
You
don't want to tear it. It looks like pulling the pan to replace it is a real
pain.
Doug Fedeli
> Bernd,
> So since this is an 'exact swap', what parts come with the Milodon Gear
> Drive? I complied a list of parts I would need for my timing chain fix,
and
> it looks like this:
> -1 Timing Chain and Sprocket Package
> -1 Gasket, Timing Chain Case
> -1 Gasket, Water Pump
> -1 Seal, Front Case 1992 - 1997
> -1 Tensioner, Timing Chain
> -Coolant of course
> -I may swap on a new water pump at the same time
> What from this list would I need then, if I went with the gear drive
setup?
> Would it just be everything except the timing and sprocket package? Also,
> other than the idea of never having to deal with a stretched or worn
chain,
> what are the benefits of a gear driven setup? Are there any cons? Does it
> help with power at all? I have heard from several people that a double
> roller chain setup actually reduces power since the engine needs more
> strength to rotate/turn a double roller setup. Under hard acceleration
> lately, I hear the stock(124,000) timing chain just slapping away, and
plan
> on doing a fix/upgrade this summer. What is the cost of the Gear Drive
> setup? THANKS!
> Kyle
> 93 Dakota 4x4 V6
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