Turboman
Mab An Gov
Likewise with the Essex. It was some time ago, and I can't remember what actually happened, if it was the plastic bit broke up, or the steel ring started slipping on the plastic inner.
Likewise with the Essex. It was some time ago, and I can't remember what actually happened, if it was the plastic bit broke up, or the steel ring started slipping on the plastic inner.
jamesmartin
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i still see one of the customers who had the kit fitted ill ask him next time i see him
Was that on a 200Tdi or a 300Tdi James?
jamesmartin
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his was a 200 tdi i think, i remember thinking he could have given me the work of fitting the kit when he had said he had it fitted, but he came back to have it removed
I've got chain in the Alfa (ex GM) V6. Engine out job to change that one, so I'm changing engine oil every five minutes and think that I'll sell before it gets near the due mileage. Unless I'm still in as much love with it's handling and exhaust music.
The Jag V12 engine for the project is a different problem. I've got it stripped enough that a chain and tensioner change wouldn't be that big a deal as far as time is concerned, but new production tensioners seem to be about £250 - although I did discover that it was actually a Saab unit bought in by Jaguar. Snag is that I haven't yet found where to buy one. Must find a Swedish Saab forum.
I'm a bit paranoid though. Belt failed well under change mileage on a lovely Alfa 156 and wrecked the whole engine. Two cars later, the belt slipped on the 200tdi SIII a few days after I bought it, and had just ordered a belt for preventative maintenance. Got away with a couple of slightly bent valves and pushrods with one broken follower.
The Jag V12 engine for the project is a different problem. I've got it stripped enough that a chain and tensioner change wouldn't be that big a deal as far as time is concerned, but new production tensioners seem to be about £250 - although I did discover that it was actually a Saab unit bought in by Jaguar. Snag is that I haven't yet found where to buy one. Must find a Swedish Saab forum.
I'm a bit paranoid though. Belt failed well under change mileage on a lovely Alfa 156 and wrecked the whole engine. Two cars later, the belt slipped on the 200tdi SIII a few days after I bought it, and had just ordered a belt for preventative maintenance. Got away with a couple of slightly bent valves and pushrods with one broken follower.
I had a belt snap on my old 1.8 diesel Fiesta, had only been changed 4000 miles earlier, genuine Ford kit and everything
Needed a whole new head and a piston
Turboman
Mab An Gov
Never had an Alpha, but on a Saab, it is actually possible to wind in a replacement cam chain with a split link in it, and join it using the link.
It says in the genuine manual that you should not do this, but I did, and had no problems with it. And, judging by the fact that split link chains are sold, quite a lot of other people must have done it too.
If the Jag engine is actually a Saab, try phoning Swedish and German, they are a company specialising in Swedish and German parts, but at much reduced prices.
I found them very helpful when I had my Saabs.
flat
Well-Known Member
Do you mean GFS?
German, French and Swedish car parts.
Great company, kept many of my euros.hit boxes on the road long after they should have been scrapped lol
Turboman
Mab An Gov
The French bit may be a recent addition, it is about 10 years since I had a Saab.
Aarggggggghhhn - sacrilege... What are you trying to do? You can't call an Alfa an Alpha! And to suggest that a Jag V12 engine could ever have come out of Sveeden!
Jag bought in the tensioner (as Saab may have too). Yes, being a V the chain splits, so winding a new one is easy. The tensioner is supposed to be a head and sump off job, but I reckon that it's wiggleable with a bit of luck and plenty of bent welding rods.
But yes, I'd heard of them (in the original guise, and ta to @flat for the new name) and I'll try them.
Turboman
Mab An Gov
Sorry. I know nothing of Alfas, or Jaguars. Have had a few Saabs, though, and found them quite good.
Best of luck with Swedish French and German.
oldskool
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Weren't they steel/cast gears with fiber/nylon teeth on the cam gear?
Seem to remember back in the day when changing the fuel pump care had to be taken not to screw the studs in to far as they would hit the gear teeth
I think also it was the fiber/nylon part coming off that was the problem when revving high im sure that was the reason for all metal gears over metal/nylon, the nylon/fiber was used to make them quieter. Same as the 2.3/2.8 Cologne engines which also suffered the same problem of the cam gear failing when revved high.
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Turboman
Mab An Gov
Weren't they steel/cast gears with fiber/nylon teeth on the cam gear?
Seem to remember back in the day when changing the fuel pump care had to be taken not to screw the studs in to far as they would hit the gear teeth
I think also it was the fiber/nylon part coming off that was the problem when revving high im sure that was the reason for all metal gears over metal/nylon, the nylon/fiber was used to make them quieter. Same as the 2.3/2.8 Cologne engines which also suffered the same problem of the cam gear failing when revved high.
Thanks, oldskool.
Should have remembered your extensive Ford experience.
Now you remind me, all that would be about right.
I've got a bee in my bonnet.
Found these guys http://www.cross-morse.co.uk/index.asp
They make this type of stuff.
http://www.cross-morse.co.uk/inverted_tooth.asp
I've emailed them some photos of the 200Tdi timing set up and explained what I am looking for and asked if they could help.
We'll see hey.
Found these guys http://www.cross-morse.co.uk/index.asp
They make this type of stuff.
http://www.cross-morse.co.uk/inverted_tooth.asp
I've emailed them some photos of the 200Tdi timing set up and explained what I am looking for and asked if they could help.
We'll see hey.
