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Author:  tracytracey [ Mon Jun 24, 2013 8:47 pm ]
Post subject:  Timing Chain
Is replacing the timing chain a major job, or can it be done by someone with limited mechanical experience? Are any special tools needed?

Cheers James
Author:  BALLISTIC [ Mon Jun 24, 2013 9:13 pm ]
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Its not really a major job & can be completed in the car. It is easier to do with engine out of the car of course. No special tools required.
Author:  36 [ Tue Jun 25, 2013 12:52 pm ]
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No special tools, but you will need a big socket for the nut on the end of the timing gear and one for the harmonic balancer bolt. And if you're unlucky, a puller to remove the harmonic balancer.

The trick is to line up the dots on the timing gear - if you get them wrong it will not run properly!
Author:  michaelb [ Tue Jun 25, 2013 3:56 pm ]
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The trick is to line up the dots on the timing gear - if you get them wrong it will not run properly!

Thats probably an under statement :wink:
Author:  drmini in aust [ Tue Jun 25, 2013 4:01 pm ]
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michaelb wrote:
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The trick is to line up the dots on the timing gear - if you get them wrong it will not run properly!

That's probably an under statement :wink:


Maybe, maybe not...
When I bought Barney he had a rebuilt 1098 in him from a VERY well known Mini parts place, which is still trading.
The timing of the sprockets was 1 tooth out. I didn't know this and drove to Canberra and back. it went OK and economy was fine, (I don't recall what the cam grind was).

But yeah, I'd make sure the dots are aligned with the sprocket centres (use a ruler to check) before you slide the sprockets and new chain on.
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