Cam chain thingy

85000 miles and its rattling, so can I get away with just changing the top one? if so how?
How long is the total job and what other stuff would I need, besides oil?
 

frank

Club Member
there,s a little cast stump on the cover that you have to cut or break off winchman (down the bottom)
then you just remove 1 sprocket to free the chain, then fit the chain and remove the tensioner to reset it
takes 1 hr ish :)
 
Whats the chances of this making it any better?
I assume I just buy the full kit and just fit the top bits? local bloke has them for £65.
I don't suppose you have any pictures of how to fit it?
 

skymera

Brutal Honesty
Have you had the top timing chain cover off?

A new tensioner might solve this problem.

Whip the cover off the side, you'll need to undo about 10 10mm bolts and remove an engine mount (14mm)
I usually place a small jack under the sump then remove the mount.

The cover should peel away with some help of a screwdriver, get us some pics of the chain, sprockets and the tensioner :)
Reseal with fresh sealant.
 
Thanks
No not had it off yet just concentrated on getting it through the MOT
, I will try to take one over the next day or two.
What sealant should I use?
Can I just buy a tensioner or do I have to get the full kit?
 

skymera

Brutal Honesty
Thanks
No not had it off yet just concentrated on getting it through the MOT
, I will try to take one over the next day or two.
What sealant should I use?
Can I just buy a tensioner or do I have to get the full kit?
I used black wickes bathroom sealant. But any instant gasket will also work
 
Went to an engine place today, he has advised to remove all the belts so I am certain its the cam chain making the noise, so I should do this at the weekend. Friend of a friend will do the chain for £100 If I get the parts, Local Factors sellingb the kit for £65!
 

skymera

Brutal Honesty
Renewing the chain is a far better solution than just patching up :)

£100 seems reasonable since it's a pig to do.

Good luck with it, hope it solves your issue!
 
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