I will be replacing my timing chain this weekend since the gasket on the cover is leaking anyways. Any tips for a smooth replacement? And yes, I have read all the DIY that are posted. So, hopefully some people can chime in and let me know what worked for them and what didnt.

Thanks

 

do you have a manual so you can line up the marks and such?

 

its pretty straight forward job...just start at TDC, and work from there.The write ups are very detailed and should give you all the info you need. these timing chains are quite easy. the only hard part i had taking off the timing cover is the harmonic balancer/crankpully.

 

+1 you need a harmonic balance puller and a way to get the big bolt out.
i used an air wrench - easy as pie.
without an air wrench you'll have to make up a way to hold the crank to flywheel.

edit - here's a tip. after you loosen the big bolt in the end of the crank, thread it back in pretty far, and position the balancer puller on top of the bolt. DON'T allow the puller to booger up the threads in the end of the crank.

 

Thanks guys. Im going to do it on base at our auto hobby shop where you pay $2.50/hr and they have all the specialty tools I dont, plus knowledgeable mechanics to help. Any tips on the oil pan gasket when I remove the timing chain cover, so I dont have to replace the oil pan gasket? I have read about being careful with it, but would like to know a little more about how to seal it all back up with no leaks...