RE: Timing Chain questions...

From: Brian (hskr@cox.net)
Date: Tue Mar 23 2010 - 22:04:22 EDT


Cloyes True double roller for the timing chain. And you probably have a
leaking plenum gasket on your intake manifold.

brian cropp

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net [mailto:owner-dakota-
> truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Chris
> Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 8:56 PM
> To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
> Subject: DML: Timing Chain questions...
>
>
> Well, now it's about time to consider replacing the timing chain. I have
> a leak around the edge of the oil pan, and the timing chain cover. Since
> both will have to come off to replace the gaskets, AND the engine has
> 158K on the original chain... What type of chain and sprocket should I
> get, and what else should I replace while I'm in there?
>
> In addition, I am also going to pull the intake manifold and see why I am
> getting oil blowback up into the air hat (top of TB blades).
>
> Any suggestions?
>
>
> --
> Chris Reck
> Bloomington, IL
>
> >> '99 Dakota Sport + CC 4x4 V6 (Deep Amethyst)
> >> "It's not the meat, it's how you apply the rub"
>
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