Link to diy timing chain replacement?

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Jul 29, 2018 | 08:29 AM

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Billman250

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Why the ballade gear? It will throw off the cam timing, especially with a new chain.

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Jul 29, 2018 | 08:44 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jackmugen02

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?

I do not know how the toda chain will affect the geometry, hence the recommendation to start with an oem tct.

Jul 29, 2018 | 08:44 AM

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912S2k

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So for anyone who's planning on doing this in the future, here is the service manual for starting the removal. I have not had to remove the head though.

https://workshop-manuals.com/honda/s...chain_removal/

Jul 29, 2018 | 08:45 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Billman250

Why the ballade gear? It will throw off the cam timing, especially with a new chain.

Personally I would avoid anything ballade...the return process took three months.

Aug 1, 2018 | 04:12 AM

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I had to hire a mechanic to finish the job. I tore my left shoulder cutting trees this weekend.

Aug 8, 2018 | 10:14 AM

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912S2k

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Is there a break in period for the chain?

Aug 13, 2018 | 07:34 AM

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Update: Car was driving great but I got rear ended this weekend and think I fragged my transmission. I hear a very loud whine coming from the transmission now in any gear :/