Thanks! so does those tensioners have lash adjusters similar to those in the head? so it must be bleeding down when sitting, therefore causing the noise for a few seconds.

I appreciate everone's help!

 

The tensioners are self adjusting & spring loaded. If the chain is loose either the spring is worn or the guide on the tensioner is worn thin. Do a search on the forum & you'll see several writeups on how to do the timing chain jobs. Start by getting yourself a good manual (Haynes) as it outlines the procedure very well. Not a terribly difficult job, but it is time consuming and there's a lot of parts that have to come off first.

Bob

 

Thanks! I will have to search to see if can find a write up, I have never done chains on these engines before it looks tough!

 

Here: https://dodgeforum.com/forum/1st-gen...d-removal.html

 

from what I have read I hear there are a few special tools needed for the job? does anyone know where you can get those? thanks a bunch!

 

If it were timing chains, I can't imagine the nose would go away.

 

Someone said something about one of the tensioners bleeding down causing it too last for a few seconds until oil pressure builds up.

has anyone used the PCI kit on Ebay? is it any good or is it junk? thanks

 

There was one user I remember used an "Ebay Kit" and was fine, but I don't recall the exact "Kit" he used.

 

I just hope they are not made in China like the rest of the junk made over there, and you barely get 20k out of it, I am guessing the gears are re-usable because they list the kit 2 ways with or without, do you think I would be ok just replacing everything besides the sprockets? thanks!

 

IMHO, I'd stay with a known manufacturer on this one. Considering the amount of time & aggravation it takes to get to the timing chains, plus the additional damage done if one fails, I personally don't think this is one of those places where a cheaper part actually saves you any money.

Also, chains / sprockets *SHOULD* be replaced as a set.

FWIW, I'd look closely at the chains & sprockets before replacing them. This *REALLY* isn't a failure point in these engines, the guides and tensionors are.

Bob