Bob,
(1) Calipers - Napa carries a quality set of "loaded" calipers (pads come
with it - ready to install)
(2) Timing Chain - Edelbrock and Cloyes both make a good dbl-row true roller
chain that is easy to install, costs about $50, and is not as confusing
(timing mark wise) as the Mopar (the Mopar is a good chain though). Make
sure you install a new tensioner. Some have said that the roller chains
wear out the tensioner - this is far from the truth as I've seen dbl-roller
chains with the factory tensioner installed and with anywhere from 20-50K
miles on the engine and no excessive wear on the tensioner pad (did cam
changes on most of them).
I personally use the Cloyes Heat Treated Dbl-Row/True Roller timing chain
set with the factory tensioner. When I had to rebuild my engine (oops -
again), I reused the chain and tensioner as neither were worn out at all
(about 42K on the engine at that time). Chain is about $80 and tensioner is
about $40 from the dealership (P/N: 53021195AA).
- Bernd
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of DAKSY
Sent: Sunday, February 27, 2005 9:34 AM
To: Dakota Mailing List
Subject: DML: Calipers/Timing Chain
Hey, DML...
FIRST: I know we've got a lotta brake experts on the list, but we always
talk rotors & pads - not calipers.
The DAKSY has a "sticky" passenger side caliper & it's eating up pads in
less than 20K. I figger with the temps in the below freezin range I can get
thru the winter on this set, & then it'll be a little better workin
outside...
Question is, do I buy MoPar OEM calipers (mizewell replace both), or do I go
for rehabbed/rebuilt ones?
Or, is there a 3rd option? Is there a manufacturer out there who makes a
better caliper than the OEM?
Opinions?
Anybody?
SECOND: We've been bandying around timing chain durability and wear,
lately....
What's our best option for replacement TC mfrs? Anybody got a feel for which
one is better than another?
If I get in the front of the 3.9 to change the chain, is there something
else I should be doing or looking for while I'm in there? I just did the
water Pump & serp belt about 20K ago, & a t-stat has less than 10k...
TIA,
Bob Smith (DAKSY2K on AIM)
Averill Park, NY
2K DAK SY CC Sport + V6 4X4 5 Speed
WebPage URL: http://home.nycap.rr.com/daksy/
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