I changed the timing chain on mine. (92) It didn't have a tensioner and I didn't
put one in. It mat not have had one since it was the first year for the Magnum
engines. A mechanic at a dealer said I could buy one from them but I figured the
original chain lasted about 100k miles, so I wouldn't worry about it. I got the
timing set and gaskets at NAPA for about $60. The part to be careful about is
not tearing the oil pan gasket where it seals to the timing cover.
Doug Fedeli
"Bernd D. Ratsch" wrote:
> If it had one on it...it keeps the chain tight. (It may be a "V6 Thing")
>
> - Bernd
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Brent Venis
> Sent: Wednesday, December 13, 2000 4:31 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: RE: DML: timing chain
>
> i didnt know about the tensioner when i did the job.
> how big of a deal is it not to have one?
>
> On Wed, 13 Dec 2000, Bernd D. Ratsch wrote:
>
> >
> > 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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