2002 Chevy S-10 timing chain

2002 CHEVROLET S-10
100,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DAVE FOWLER
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does engine need to be removed to replace timing chain
Oct 25, 2010 at 3:35 PM
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HMAC300
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no the best thing to do is to loosend the oil pan all around, and looser int eh front so you can pull the chain cover off. then replace the timing chain and make sure to put rtv in the corners of the timing chain cover and replace gaskets before reinstalling it.
Oct 25, 2010 at 8:17 PM
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