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timing chain
Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2010 11:17 am
by dad
im changing my timing chain and have bought a kit,in with the kit is a felt washer i have no idea where it goes . can anyone help.also how do i adjust the chain tensioner.many thanks ..
Re: timing chain
Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2010 8:38 pm
by IslipMinor
Which engine do you have? 948 or 1098? The 948 timing cover had a felt seal for the crankshaft pulley, the 1098 had a 'proper' lip seal.
In the original setup, neither had any way of adjusting the chain tension. The standard single row chain had 2 rubber rings that fit on the camshaft sprocket and provide a limited amount of tension, but that is all.
Re: timing chain
Posted: Sat Aug 28, 2010 10:26 am
by bmcecosse
Almost always - the small crank sprocket will need renewing - the teeth will be worn and 'sharp'.
Re: timing chain
Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2010 8:21 pm
by dad
sorry forgot to say its an early 1300
Re: timing chain
Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2010 9:27 pm
by bmcecosse
It certainly won't be using the felt seal then!
Re: timing chain
Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2010 1:41 pm
by morris minor man
i changed mine a year ago it had a rubber seal..1098cc.but when i did my mates 948cc it had a felt seal in the cover plate...i changed mine over to duplex and iv never looked back..but my mate keept it to single and the old rubber tention set up...within 3 weeks the old timing chain rattle was back....another note it leaked before fitting felt seal and it never stoped it leaking even with a new felt seal....
Re: timing chain
Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2010 4:15 pm
by bmcecosse
It never will - the leak is caused by crankcase pressure pushing oil past the seal. Remove the pressure to cure the leak.