replacing cylinder head do I need to reset the timing?

2005 MITSUBISHI TRITON
125,000 MILES • 2.8L • 4 CYL • TURBO • 4WD • MANUAL
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NICK RUDD
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hey, I've recently just purchased a new head kit for my 4m40t, i just wanted to know with replacing the head will i have to redo the timing? i haven’t moved the timing chain off the camshaft sprocket.

cheers.
Sep 11, 2023 at 7:31 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

I'm not familiar with this vehicle, but if it has an overhead cam, yes, timing needs to be done.

This model isn't offered in the US, so I have no technical information. If you take a few pics of the engine, I should be able to confirm that for you.

I do have information on their 3.8L engine. Is this a V6?

Let me know.

Joe
Sep 11, 2023 at 9:05 PM
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