Thread: checking timing chain?

If it the V8 then I would agree, they are a prety hardcore set up from memory, I do miss the sound of a V8 but not the consumption

unless the belt housing has been modded with an inspection cover by the time you pull everything out to get an eyeball onto it you migh as well change it.

Originally Posted by Blknight.aus

unless the belt housing has been modded with an inspection cover by the time you pull everything out to get an eyeball onto it you migh as well change it.

Awww bugger !

Timing chains are cheap, so it would be an advantage to change it out while apart if any signs of wear. Timing chains do last a lot longer and do not break like belts and should not need replacement. If you are talking belts, yep then change them out if you have the front off, cheap insurance.
Generally with Rovers Chain in V8s.
Belts in TDi.
Chain TD5.

replace the plastic cog on ther V8 at the same time. The main reason why you should never rev the nuts of a V8 at Idle.

Originally Posted by Reads90

replace the plastic cog on ther V8 at the same time. The main reason why you should never rev the nuts of a V8 at Idle.

Plastic cog? Which one is that?

The plastic or Nylon timing Sprocket is the large one attached to the camshaft.
They are a pretty flimsy looking looking item. If you are going to spend hours pulling the dizzy out, the harmonic balancer, the timing cover housing off and reseal the timing cover oil seal, stuff the oil pump with vaseline to aid in re priming then I would definately replace the timing chain.
I replaced mine with a duplex double chain with new STEEL sprockets, will lessen chain stetch and spocket wear. And for $100 better spent than the $40 for the flimsy ones

And if your rangie has done more than 180- 200k then fit a new cam/lifters while you have the cover off.