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Warning, these are not for the faint hearted. If you thought only the secondary tensioners were an issue you will opt for the full change after seeing these:
If your VVT solenoids are mounted on the timing cover, then its a simple matter of poping off the 30mm (or so) diameter blanking cap on the cam covers and boroscope the chains and guides. I only started out trying sort out an oil leak but i thought while I was in there I'd take a look. Looks like a piece has already dropped off and whats left is only just hanging on.
If your VVT solenoids are mounted on the timing cover, then its a simple matter of poping off the 30mm (or so) diameter blanking cap on the cam covers and boroscope the chains and guides. I only started out trying sort out an oil leak but i thought while I was in there I'd take a look. Looks like a piece has already dropped off and whats left is only just hanging on.
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It's currently minus a radiator and front bumper. While I wait for the timing chain kit to turn up I'm taking the opportunity to decrease ,derust and Dinitrol spray the front end. in the process I've partially stripped the bottom gearbox oil cooler union and broken the bottom threaded boss on one of the headlights. The radiator fix is a M18 male to female adapter off eBay, hoping to screw it on with what threads are left and some locktite hydraulic seal should stop it leaking. Not decided what to do with the light yet
It's currently minus a radiator and front bumper. While I wait for the timing chain kit to turn up I'm taking the opportunity to decrease ,derust and Dinitrol spray the front end. in the process I've partially stripped the bottom gearbox oil cooler union and broken the bottom threaded boss on one of the headlights. The radiator fix is a M18 male to female adapter off eBay, hoping to screw it on with what threads are left and some locktite hydraulic seal should stop it leaking. Not decided what to do with the light yet
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Got the chains on now, just need everything tightening. I had an issue with the locking peg for the flywheel. It just wouldn't go in, not convinced that it is the correct size but after tapering it slightly it has just started but not in fully. The timing mark was half a segment retarded as well! not sure what that equates to in degrees but I had an issue prior that the car wasn't that responsive in low revs, hopefully I've just found the reason? The A bank primary chain was slack on disassembly, looks like the tensioner was stuck, it was about 3mm less extended than the B bank and I had a small amount of chain slap on overrun. Its good to find the reasons for issues
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