Cam timing chains
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Cam timing chains
HI Guys
Im on the rebuild stage of my project(91 S4 euro) i would like to change the cam chains... but the ones i have are one peice. I dont really want to totally dismantle the cams to fit. What about useing a chain joint link????? so i can do'it without removing cams?????
Geoff :
Im on the rebuild stage of my project(91 S4 euro) i would like to change the cam chains... but the ones i have are one peice. I dont really want to totally dismantle the cams to fit. What about useing a chain joint link????? so i can do'it without removing cams?????
Geoff :
Last edited by Randy V; Nov 29, 2006 at 07:44 PM.
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hi ryan
i have a tool that can split the chain so i can remove it!!!! i hav'nt rebuilt the engine totally... just timing belt waterpump all tensioner equipment and just about every sensor on the engine. i have the cam cover off to coat them and im replacing the cam chain tensioner pads. dont really want to remove the cams if possible.... but if i have to then........
i have a tool that can split the chain so i can remove it!!!! i hav'nt rebuilt the engine totally... just timing belt waterpump all tensioner equipment and just about every sensor on the engine. i have the cam cover off to coat them and im replacing the cam chain tensioner pads. dont really want to remove the cams if possible.... but if i have to then........
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Why do you think you need to replace the chains?
The manual only states that the chains should be replaced if there has been a timing belt failure event. Unless you have extreme mileage or some indicators of pending failure, I would leave them alone.
Regards,
Bill
The manual only states that the chains should be replaced if there has been a timing belt failure event. Unless you have extreme mileage or some indicators of pending failure, I would leave them alone.
Regards,
Bill
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Hi dont split the chains they are made continuous for a reason if you split them then they could have a stiff link that could fail when you try to replace the missing link the only way to replace the chains is to remove the cams, If you have the heads apart and you want to replace the chains now is the time to do it, make sure the plastic tensioner guides are in good condition as well, but they will probably need replacing
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yes they are most likely fine.
I bought some aftermarket chains from paragon, they were like $7.00, but i sent them back that arent anywhere near as meaty as the factory chains. I need new chains as the engine its for broke a timing belt.
As for you, I wouldnt bother replacing them, I am sure yours are solid. These chains dont really stretch either. I was comparing my old ones with new ones and it seemed negligable. The old ones also drooped less then the new ones(aftermarket) when I held them up on their sides.
I bought some aftermarket chains from paragon, they were like $7.00, but i sent them back that arent anywhere near as meaty as the factory chains. I need new chains as the engine its for broke a timing belt.
As for you, I wouldnt bother replacing them, I am sure yours are solid. These chains dont really stretch either. I was comparing my old ones with new ones and it seemed negligable. The old ones also drooped less then the new ones(aftermarket) when I held them up on their sides.