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Mill head, replace timing chain, tensioner
Posted by David Ingram [Email] (more from David Ingram) on Wed, 29 Jan 2003 14:47:45
In Reply to: Head off jobs, Stefano, Tue, 28 Jan 2003 13:49:22
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If you haven't already done the timing chain, it's not that much more work to remove the timing cover with the head off and replace the timing chain, as it would be a pain to do later. I would advise milling the head regardless of condition to ensure a good mating surface. The shop should also pressure test it at this point.
I'd agree with the previous post about replacing the serpentine tensioner pulley, and if you do the timing chain, make sure to do the oil pump o-ring, pickup tube o-ring, and crankshaft seal.
Also recommend replacing the water pump -- again it's easier now than later, and head gasket failures can often result in accelerated failure of a water pump.
Good luck!
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Posts in this Thread:
- Head off jobs, Stefano, Tue, 28 Jan 2003 13:49:22
- Mill head, replace timing chain, tensioner, David Ingram, Wed, 29 Jan 2003 14:47:45 <-- Viewing This Message
- Re: Head off jobs, Bill Davies, Tue, 28 Jan 2003 16:30:54
- Re: Head off jobs, BrianZ, Tue, 28 Jan 2003 13:55:14
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