So I'm replacing my timing chain. What do I need to remove to get my timing chain off?

 

Why? It's not an item that should need changing. It's not a wear item and should last life of engine.

To your question need to pull oil pan and front cover and the sprocket.

Though if you are asking this question you might be over your head. Not to be rude. Just concerned you might not do something right.

 

Once again thank you Pinky for being alive and well ! OP I see you have another thread on the same issue. Please don' t do this as it confuses the lab rats here, please give a background of your issue, As Pinky notes no reason to do TC change. I can only assume perhaps you did the retainer upgrade? Misclock of the TC is subject of great debate here.

More info needed

Utah

 

More like tried to run engine w/o tct, but we're not here to judge. We've all made mistakes, and it's part of learning. OP is in a bind for sure, and if taking 5 min to give him some advice will help, why not.

 

If I were you, I would not even turn the engine over, by hand, until you find out for sure that the timing gears are out-of-alignment. I assume from your other thread that the timing chain is off the gears. Prolly best to dial the valve adjustments so that they do not depress any valves. Full loose, in order words. If this is possible --- the cam can't actuate the valves --- then you can move the crank to TDC number 1, without damaging any open valves.

If you can't get all the valves to close, even with valve lash adjusting screws fully retracted, I guess that you'll need to remove the rocker arm assembly. UGH!

Now, you can move the cam gear sprockets so that they all align to the proper TDC, number 1, marks. Put the timing chain back onto the sprockets. Be sure the tensioner is properly primed. You want no play in the chain, before cranking the engine over.

Adjust valves to correct values.

It maybe better to have a qualified mechanic do this or at least check your work, before any major damage is done to the engine.


Good luck!

 

Oh I am still kicking! Going to be 39 soon but still alive. S2K just got new bushings, retainers(intake only), K-Pro and some other things so she should be ready for SUMMER!!!!