A PM from you in May: " Using ANY bolt-retraction style tensioner with a new chain will over tighten it. It will put the equivalent of 100k on the chain in 2000 miles. I also recommend putting 1000 miles on the new chain using an OEM tensioner, before installing mine." Maybe this is because I'm not installing a new guide setup?

 

 

 

 

There is a dovel pin low down on each side, if you pry one side to much this might stop you from getting the other side free.
You don't need to remove anything on the water pump.
Here is a picture on my removed cover for help

 

I might get LHT to finish the job if I cannot get it to work. The companies I called didn't want to do it. I did contact Ballade but the chain had already stretched by then and I lost confidence in their product. When I installed the BTCT I oiled the TCT o-rings and was able to get it to sit flush. I drove for less than 20 miles before I noticed a loud almost roots type supercharger whine coming from the engine. By the time I was able to get the car home and pull the BTCT and install Bill's the damage had already been done. Even with proper retraction there is too much length in the chain and there is some very noticeable chain slap noise. I even went as far to redo all of the valve lash to ensure I wasn't hearing things. Fortunately the chain didn't jump a tooth and grenade the engine.

 

Installing Toda timing, oil pump chains and Ballade timing chain gear are on my to do list for both of my S2000's(I already have the parts), along with WPC treating the gears/sprocket.

 

Ok good. I almost s*** myself thinking I had to go buy an OEM TCT.

I have not removed your TCT yet. Will I need to reinsert the 5mm bolt to remove your TCT from the engine?

Hmm so I'll need to wiggle it out on each side equally.

Nothing like a fun game of hide and seek...

 

Are you WPC treating the whole gear set? I'm considering doing that to mine to help extend the life of them. Do you know what the average turnaround time is?

 

I'm going to WPC treat the whole gear set. Pricing for each gear/sprocket is about $30 each. Turn around time is about 2-4 business days(M-F). I don't think WPC uses USPS priority mail for return shipments If you want to save on shipping costs, I would ask if they do, if not supply your own return shipping label with the parts you send in.