Re: RE: Timing Chain/Belt failure in 318 engine

From: Droo (03dakotacc4.7_4x4@comcast.net)
Date: Fri Aug 01 2003 - 22:42:56 EDT


On Fri, 1 Aug 2003 22:23:14 -0400, Michael Maskalans <mike-
lists@tepidcola.com> wrote:

>
>
> On Friday, August 1, 2003, at 08:58 PM, Bernd D. Ratsch wrote:
>
>> 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.
>
> I don't see anything in the engine FAQ pages, which is where I'd expect
> to see it.
>
> glad to see that the parts aren't spendy..... replacement ought to be a
> bit more interesting. Maybe a project for while I'm home and after my
> dad's cast comes off.... (broke his wrist a month ago)
>

I do believe replacing the water pump at this point is a good idea since
you have to take it off to get to the timing chain.

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