Timing chain

Post by **chell** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 8:05 pm

hi everyone my first post! can anyone advise me on changing my timing chain bearing in mind ive just done my first oil & filter change.is it just a matter of taking the old off and replacing with new provided i line up the mark on the pulley & the pointer on the timing cover. then to line up the two marks on the chain wheels. Or am i aiming too high and asking for trouble with not much mechanical knowledge?

Post by **PSL184** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 8:22 pm

Yes, it is very straightforward to do, but, why? They don't need changing like timing belts. Chains last for many thousands of miles and it would have to be very stretched before it started to make too much noise....

Post by **MGFmad** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 8:34 pm

It is easy to do. I would advise buying the kit that comes with the new cog wheels and the rubber tensioners - at least that way you are not putting a new chain onto a worn cog.

Have a search on here (under usefull tips) for the post about removing the starter dog (the bit the starting handle goes into) from memory you put the spanner onto the nut and rest the spanner on top of the passenger chassis leg, spin the engine on the starter (but remove coil HT lead so it doesn't start) this is a great tip and works so well.

Post by **chell** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 8:53 pm

dont have much history on my morris minor but have been advised by people to change it as my engine is noisy [rattles] also been told the tappits [prob not spelt right] need setting erm not sure on that one!

Post by **PSL184** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 9:04 pm

Rattle is most likely from the tappets (although not unheard of from the chain). I would set the tappets first and see if it helps with the noise. They should be set right anyway.....

Post by **chell** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 9:07 pm

is that easy to do or a garage best left to do that for me?

Post by **PSL184** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 9:10 pm

It easy to do but you have to follow the correct process. Its best you get a workshop manual and follow the procedure from the book. Alternatively come round and I'll show you ;-)

Post by **chell** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 9:17 pm

thats very kind of you looking at your location your not far from me. would appreciate the help as i am a novice but wanting to learn how to maintain my pride and joy.

Post by **PSL184** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 9:18 pm

No problem at all... Check your pm's for now and we'll talk more later....

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