Cloyes or Edelbrock will run you about $50 for a dbl-row/true-roller
chain. Add about $40 for the tensioner and you're all done.
I thought someone had already written up something on the DML pages for
the timing chain replacement.
- Bernd
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of David
Henry
Sent: Friday, August 01, 2003 7:39 PM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: DML: Re: RE: Timing Chain/Belt failure in 318 engine
My thumb rule is starting to look like Pinoccio's nose. I'm at 92K+ on
the clock. I'd been debating if that's whats been causing my pinging /
knocking noise than 91-93 octane no longer seems to cure. I've kinda
been avoiding any major engine expense as I've been thinking of a nice
twin turbo 318 / 360 (possible stroker) rebuild in the future and I've
been saving for it. My crappy NV3500 won't last under any real power
with the broken mount either :(
Took 3 years to finally identify a random driveline clunk. Turned out
to be a sheared tranny mount. I figured if had lasted that long, what
was the point of spending major $$$ to replace it with another crappy
trans. Most likely the result of an accident, but good luch trying to
convince the insurance compay that the $6000+ the spend 3 years prior
missed a really important piece.
Anyway, back on topic, where's a good place to get the good double
roller chain and tensioner at? Also, does someone have a good writeup
on how hard it is to replace?
David Henry
94 Sport CC 4x4, 318, 5spd, Lifted on 33" BFG MT
----- Original Message -----
From: Bernd D. Ratsch <bernd@texas.net>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Friday, August 01, 2003 7:29 PM
Subject: DML: RE: Timing Chain/Belt failure in 318 engine
>
> If it breaks at higher rpm's....yes, it can. Rule of thumb: 60-70K
> miles - change the chain and tensioner.
>
> - Bernd
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