2002 Dodge Intrepid timing chain

2002 DODGE INTREPID

124,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC

BPOLZIN

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I installed a new timing chain according to a chiltons manual. seems to have went alright until rotating the crankshaft. while rotating, the chain gets slack at each side of the water pump meaning as the chain passes over the passenger side camshaft down to the water pump then from the water pump up to driver side camshaft. i did notice that when it happens the passenger side exhaust valve is being opened[img:391173e8c8]http://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/533023_DSCN0448_1.jpg[/img:391173e8c8]
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last 2 pictures are to show the slack at the water pump,

May 30, 2010 at 11:21 AM

KHLOW2008

✓ASE Certified Mechanic
41,814 POSTS

Hi bpolzin,

Thank you for the donation.

There would always be slacks in the chain when cranking the engine manually.

The tensioner would take care of the slacks when the engine is running so there is nothing to worry about.

May 30, 2010 at 2:47 PM

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