Timing chain jumped a link. how can this be fixed?
Sep 25, 2020 at 2:16 PM
Timing chain jump
2001 MAZDA TRIBUTE
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good evening,
Was the chain just replaced?
If it was not, then there is a reason for the timing to jump. Most likely you will need to replace both chains, the guides and the tensioners.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-timing-belt-works
How far off is the timing?
I attached the diagram of the chains for you. Which gear moved and how much did it move?
I also attached a YouTube video of the timing chain replacement. The engine is out of the car but shows the procedures for replacing the chains.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eS9Yd477AyQ
Roy
Was the chain just replaced?
If it was not, then there is a reason for the timing to jump. Most likely you will need to replace both chains, the guides and the tensioners.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-timing-belt-works
How far off is the timing?
I attached the diagram of the chains for you. Which gear moved and how much did it move?
I also attached a YouTube video of the timing chain replacement. The engine is out of the car but shows the procedures for replacing the chains.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eS9Yd477AyQ
Roy
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Sep 25, 2020 at 3:10 PM
How can i tell what link it was that jumped?
Sep 26, 2020 at 7:23 AM
ASEMASTER6371
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You will need to remove the front cover and check the alignment marks.
Does the engine run at the moment?
Roy
Does the engine run at the moment?
Roy
Sep 27, 2020 at 7:13 AM
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