timing chain P38

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eldescans

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Xativa Nr Valencia Spain

• Dec 4, 2008

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Hi I am about to take the head off my motor and have studied the C D workshop manual but I cannot relieve the tension on the timing chain I have been told you can take the sprocket off without relieving the tension but there is a chance the plunger can jump out and fall down inside the casing would appreciate any advice about this and anything else I should be aware of. I have not done an overhead cam job before so am a bit worried in case I bugger something up any advise would be much appreciated cheers from a new member

 

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andytlman

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kidderminster

• Dec 4, 2008

• #2

you do not need to touch the chain if only taking heads off

 

steve's P38 RR

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Suffolk

• Dec 4, 2008

• #3

andytlman said:

you do not need to touch the chain if only taking heads off

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He does if its diesel.

 

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andytlman

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kidderminster

• Dec 4, 2008

• #4

steve's P38 RR said:

He does if its diesel.

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Whoops never thought of that! i thought it was a v8 seeing as they are the most trouble some! yes if it is a diesel that is a different ball game and i know nothing!

 

steve's P38 RR

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Suffolk

• Dec 4, 2008

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andytlman said:

Whoops never thought of that! i thought it was a v8 seeing as they are the most trouble some! yes if it is a diesel that is a different ball game and i know nothing!

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Yeah good point you don't need to take a head off a diesel they don't over heat lol.

sorry i can't help tho.