huck731 Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 hey ya'll. well it seems my timing chain is going bad, should all the sign of no fuel...changed fuel filter now it runs. choked out when you gave it gas, checked vacuum lines, no leak, it's getting fuel, but almost no airflow out the exhaust. cut the muffler and cat (after checking after each cut) still chokes out. came to the conclusion that it is in the timing. I have done cap, roter, and plugs. but I don't know if the chain has ever been serviced. so how much of a pita is it to do the chain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexia Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 If you have a steering wheel puller that is short enough you may not have to remove the grill and radiator, but it makes it much easier to do this job. Otherwise it is removing the harmonic balancer and the cover to get to the chain. The belt, water pump pulley, fan, and fan pulley will definitely need to be removed. Depending on what alternator setup is there the alternator support bracket that will come off with the cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geonovast Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Is this a 4.0 or 2.5? If it's a 2.5, it could be the tensioner - which isn't easy to find, and last time I bought one, it cost more than a chain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hitman72 Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 I just had mine done (did not have the time and needed the truck running) they charged me 2 hours. Was there when they did it. They pulled all that is stated abovethe including both fans, did not have to pull the radiator. Things to think about, it will disturb the oil pan gasget and if you have an original paper one you will probably have to replace it (which can be a total bi@#$). Also a great time to replace water pump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hitman72 Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 I just had mine done (did not have the time and needed the truck running) they charged me 2 hours. Was there when they did it. They pulled all that is stated abovethe including both fans, did not have to pull the radiator. Things to think about, it will disturb the oil pan gasget and if you have an original paper one you will probably have to replace it (which can be a total bi@#$). Also a great time to replace water pump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hitman72 Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Sorry about the double post, have not quite figured out the mobile version Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huck731 Posted March 3, 2013 Author Share Posted March 3, 2013 2.5l motor. I'd do the wp but having to buy a chain and gears is all the money I had. the whole kit, chain, gears, and tensioner is $56 bucks at oriellys before my discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Hint. The mobile version was meant to be used while in motion. If you're standing still, don't use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geonovast Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Hint. The mobile version was meant to be used while in motion. If you're standing still, don't use it. That definitely explains the double post. Nice catch Jim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjeff87 Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 http://comancheclub.com/topic/3094-how-to-timing-chain-replacement/?hl=timing+chain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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