Don't forget the tensioner!
- Bernd
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Wes Weems
Sent: Wednesday, December 13, 2000 3:02 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: Re: DML: timing chain
I didnt put the tensioner on mine, but I did do the work myself
parts: 80 bucks
and the worst part about the whole thing was getting the damn fan off of
it....
Wes
----- Original Message -----
From: "Daniel Piotrowski" <piotrod@versifit.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Wednesday, December 13, 2000 11:48 AM
Subject: Re: DML: timing chain
> I had the same (metallic rattling) noise last year at 60k miles on my 96
V6
> and it was my timing chain. I took it to the Dodge dealer and he said that
> it would be $500-$800 and I that I should just wait until it got worse. I
> took it to I mechanic I know and he found a TSB about it that said that
> there was a tensioner to add that would prevent it from wearing out so
soon
> (he got this extra part along with the timing chain replacement set from
> the local Dodge dealer). It was a pretty big job, it took him 2 1/2 hours
> to complete so I glad I didn't try to tackle it myself. It costed me about
> $200.
>
> >Date: Wed, 13 Dec 2000 13:06:46 -0500
> >From: "Davidson, Kevin" <ked@iti-oh.com>
> >Subject: DML: timing chain
> >
> >Hey all, time for me to probe the knowledge base again. I've got
> >a 97 V6 with close to 70k miles. I am fairly certain that my
> >timing chain has started making some noise. Should I be concerned
> >about this? ie, should I expect it to fail anytime soon?
> >
> >(if the answer is yes.....)
> >
> >With the removable radiator crossmember in our daks, it looks like
> >you can get excellent access to the front of the engine. In my
> >Haynes manual, it talks about re-aligning the cam and crank timing
> >marks when doing this. Is this really necessary? If the timing
> >hasn't jumped, can't you just remove the old stuff and install new
> >as long as you don't turn anything? Or is that even possible? And
> >can we get away without replacing the oil pan gasket?
> >
> >Those of you who have changed out your timing chain, any info is
> >appreciated. I'd imagine it's a pretty penny to have the dealer
> >do this, and if I can handle it I'd rather do it myself.
> >
> >thanks
> >kevin d.
>
>
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