Doing the water pump/timing cover/timing set really isn't that bad of a job. Gotta be able to buy the parts though...... I think it took me about two hours start to finish.

 

zman i know where the DIY section is but thanks

HEYYOU.. i have a family friend who does alot of mechanical work and i cant do the work in my parking space at my complex so im going to do the work at his house myself and just use him for guidance plus i have a down loaded copy of the 2001 manual also the haynes book not too mention dodge forum ... so this friday ill start the break down now my next quest is to find a good place to buy the parts. some one already gave me a breakdown of what ill need and im going to get a list from both manuals on tools.. the family friend has quite the shed with tools and ill rent a pulley puller from like autozone

 

Sorry , I screwed that up, You ARE in the Tech section. That's why I asked/suggested you make better thread titles.

 

D*MN ZMAN!! First it was plenums, now this? What next? I'm just messin with ya, don't link me to something.

 

And Blue, you don't have to start basically a duplicate thread. And naming thread helps get members attention based on their interest and expereience.

 

Not to mention helping others find pertinent threads when they have similar problems.

 

Only works if they search though.

 

very true i did it because the other thread kinda got away from the topic and i didnt really know what to name the thread because i had no idea where it was all coming from... after talking to you guys and alot of research did i determine it was the timing chain gasket.. thanks for all the help... im doing the work this 4 day weekend going to start friday i will keep you guys posted and take lots of photos...
question bout timing chain... i wanna get something after market i can kinda bet that my chain is wore out so since im in there going to replace it... can i do just the chain or do i have to do the sprockets they go on. also its too late to order on line is napa or car quest ok? and what is something i should look for in a GOOD CHAIN and whats something i should stay away from when purchasing a new chain... Thanks Again

 

Perhaps a moderator could change the title? Just a thought.

 

Mine had about the same number of miles, and 1/2" slack in chain. Yes, replace chain and bothe sprockets. Get a double roller timeing chain as it is better than the morse chain it came with. I also installed chain tesnioner, but some do not think it is critical.

There are several thrads on changin chain and sprockets. Main thing is to NOT let cam or crankshoft rotate as you pull chain and sprockets off. If eitehr one moves, you will have more work to get everything lined back up. I lined up timing marks after pulling cover before I removed chain. (bolt in crankshaft with long breaker bar)