Yes, otherwise your cam timing will be off. At least the TDC part.
brian cropp
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net [mailto:owner-dakota-
> truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Chris
> Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 6:43 PM
> To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
> Subject: RE: DML: RE: Timing Chain questions...
>
>
> When replacing the timing chain, I found directions that require you to
> rotate the engine to TDC, use a needle gague, etc... to get all the
> alignment back together. Is this really necessary?
>
> --
> Chris Reck
> Bloomington, IL
>
> >> '99 Dakota Sport + CC 4x4 V6 (Deep Amethyst)
> >> "It's not the meat, it's how you apply the rub"
>
>
> BPracing@wowway.com ("Ray Block") wrote in
> news:57FDEA04861040C2B91A3D85B3AD43F9@Dakota:
>
> >
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: Brian
> >>
> >> Every engine builder I've ever talked to has said not to use the
> >> tensioner,
> >> especially if you are using a high quality timing chain set because
> >> they are
> >> not needed. I bought one for my truck when I had my motor built up,
> >> and the
> >> guy said to throw it away because they are junk and as they wear out,
> >> the stuff gets into the oil then gets circulated around the motor.
> >>
> >> brian cropp
> >
> > While I also believe a tensioner is not *necessary* with a new, high
> > quality timing chain, it may be worth noting that they are standard
> > equipment on newer magnum engines....as well as a multitude of other
> > engines from Chrysler and other manufacturers.
> >
> > I would however disagree with your guy who says they are "junk" (see
> > previous sentence) and I don't believe for a moment that anything
> > wearing off a tensioner (nylon/Teflon?) is going to get "circulated
> > around the motor". That's what oil filters are designed to prevent.
> > :)
> >
> > Ray
> > Photos & Specs: http://www.dragtruk.com/ENTRIES/20KM1FD2KWBP.html
> >
> >
> >
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