I just changed my own timing chain tensioners........HOW TO
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With a broken chain you will need to lock the flex plate and cams in place with the tools, either Jaguar or constructed with the forum examples. A broken chain eliminates the chance to do the twist tie process so there is no reason to remove the cam. A degree or two in cam timing is a big deal. An example is the step to tension the driven side of the chain with the alignment which is important.
Are you planning on using a repair link chain?
Are you planning on using a repair link chain?
Last edited by test point; 07-11-2012 at 06:40 AM.
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Hey guys , i have to do this repair myself aswell, however my secondary chain has poped off , i plan to remove the exhaust cam , set in a new chain and tensioner, now correct me if i am wrong but when i set the cam back in i will be in time as long as the cams flats are paralell with eachother and the first lobes facing eachother ?
Your comments please !!
Your comments please !!
#123
With a broken chain you will need to lock the flex plate and cams in place with the tools, either Jaguar or constructed with the forum examples. A broken chain eliminates the chance to do the twist tie process so there is no reason to remove the cam. A degree or two in cam timing is a big deal. An example is the step to tension the driven side of the chain with the alignment which is important.
Are you planning on using a repair link chain?
Are you planning on using a repair link chain?
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Amphicar, i was told by the previous owner that the car was idleing in the driveway when it started to cough so it was imediately turned off and never restarted.... i hope this is true and there is no damage to the cyliders or valves and since i am not taking it completely apart, im hopeing for the best !!
i noticed that is WAS due to the plastic tensioner having broke off on top and bottom that caused the chain to get loose and being poped off by a sprocket tooth !!
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How many miles on your car?
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Vector
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https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...s-tools-51211/
Hope this helps!
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Shims from here, again hope this helps!
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gpcronin (09-16-2012)
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Adjusting Cam sprocket
The problem I'm having is that I replace the secondary tensioners using the tie wrap method. I don't think I did a good job because the timing is off. I did not use lock down tool nor did I lock the crankshaft. It started when I remove the cam sprocket to install the tensioner and chain. I thought by using the tie wrap method I wouldn't need to lock the cams. I think that the cams move a little which resulted in bad timming. The car does start but the timing is clearly off. Is it possible to remove the chains, rotate the cams unitl they are flat. Re-install chains and bottom her back up. Or will I have to lock the crankshaft and cams after removing the chain? I know that a few degrees can make a big difference in the way the cat runs. But I'm hopeful that this doesn't require too much head ache. I'm sure the answer is out there
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amanley2 (11-29-2012)
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