Re: RE: Timing Chain questions...

From: Gary Hedlin (superdak@gmail.com)
Date: Tue Mar 23 2010 - 22:27:31 EDT


Also, a timing chain tensioner wouldn't be a bad idea... mancini
racing has them pretty cheap.

Gary Hedlin

On Tue, Mar 23, 2010 at 9:04 PM, Brian <hskr@cox.net> wrote:
>
> 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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