Be careful with the Mopar chains at the moment. They have a bad batch
in circulation right now that has the timing mark on the cam gear of by
one to two teeth. It causes some pretty "funky" sounds upon initial
replacement and startup. If you do use a Mopar set, compare the Mopar
gears to the factory gears and verify that the timing marks on the gears
(as well as the key way) line up.
- Bernd
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net] On Behalf Of Mike Styer
Sent: Saturday, March 16, 2002 10:51 PM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: Re: DML: timing chain?
Do you have mechanical skills, say enough to remove and reinstall your
throttle body? If so, the labor time should run about 1-1/2 to 2 hours
counting on old gasket material will be a nuisance to get off.
Sorry, I don't know how much the Can. prices would be for parts, but a
Mopar timing chain runs about $60 US and aftermarket $35 US. Then
include a timing cover gasket,water pump gasket, and new antifreeze
(optional).
Mike S.
I can change my timing chain in less than hour now :)
>
>well according to my service schedule (extended warranty book) I must
>replace my timing chain now ( 1st time) in cdn money what will this run
>me, a site on the web said 4 hrs just for labour, so whats the parts
>cost?
>
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