Car won't start a neighbor looked at it and said timing chain.. What do I do to check and repair?
Apr 28, 2019 at 7:51 AM
Will not start possible timing chain issue
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JOHN GAMAGE
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Good morning,
The one way to verify is by a compression test. If the chain is worn, you will have low compression.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression
As far as the repair, the fan, belts, timing cover, crank pulley all have to be removed to access the timing chain. You will need a puller to remove the harmonic balancer as well.
Not many pictures around for the timing chain procedure. I will keep looking for you.
Roy
The one way to verify is by a compression test. If the chain is worn, you will have low compression.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression
As far as the repair, the fan, belts, timing cover, crank pulley all have to be removed to access the timing chain. You will need a puller to remove the harmonic balancer as well.
Not many pictures around for the timing chain procedure. I will keep looking for you.
Roy
Apr 28, 2019 at 8:07 AM
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