Re: Another update on my cummings tubo dak (timing chains)

From: bernd@texas.net
Date: Thu Nov 09 2000 - 17:48:58 EST


DON'T DO IT!!

The dealer is responsible for the TSB on this problem.

(But you can find the Mopar Performance Dbl-Row/True Roller for about $45)

- Bernd

> Well as I said, it appaears that our problem here tends to lie in the timing
> chain being too loose... and it clanks on the fucking cover, and affects my
> timing and what not... After telling me they would take care of it, the
> dodge dealer went back on their word, and now want to charge me $580 bucks
> for parts and labor and I must say I almost let a crumby dodge dealer turn
> me away from DC all together...
>
> Anyway, I guess I am to do the labor. According to the dealer the littler
> sprocket/chain set is 80 bucks, plus the associated gaskets and what not...
> before I get may dak all gutted out, what do I need to take into
> consideration..
> (what else will I need, will anything make my job easier?, would it be
> better or even possible to use gears?)
>
> If you have swapped out timing chains, please email off-list with advice,
> comments?
> wweems@fix.net
>
> THanks in advance,
> Weston Weems
>
>



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