I have a 98 1500 with the 5.2

I read on on some other forum that you have to grind to timing cover to make room for the double roller from comp cams i am going to be getting. Is this true?

Also will the double roller chain work with the chain tensioner on the 98 models?


OR should I stick with a stock oem single chain?

Thanks

 

OEM chains suck. Throw it in the trash and forget it. Its actually not even single link. Well not metal at least. Its a morse style. Wears out at like 60k miles

Idk whoever told you to grind of the timing cover but they are misinformed.

i dont see why the tensioner wouldnt work. I dont have one personally though.

 

i have installed a compcams double roller on my magnum engine,had no issues with the cover hitting the chain,perfect fit...

 

I have installed both the double roller timing gears/chain and the MOPAR Performance tensioner (P5007709) under the stock 5.9 Magnum timing cover with no issue whatsoever. The two make for rock solid valve timing for a long time and is a great mod.


Does your '98 model actually have a timing chain tensioner installed?

 

Not sure if it actually has one installed. The Haynes manual says ( I think) 98 and up models have them. Who knows, could be wrong. I have found so many wrong things in that manual.

Alright then. I'm gonna order the comp cam double roller for it, and some other gaskets. Timing chain cover is leaking so thought I miswell change the chain and gears. Autozone has a $25 gift card with $100 or more purchase that ends at midnight today.

After all, its been 175k miles on the stock chain. Bought it off a family member and they say it hasn't been done.

 

I asked about the tensioner since the used replacement motor I put in my truck was a '98 model 5.9 and it didn't have a tensioner installed. When I did my timing chain job, I added a new tensioner.

 

I read about having to grind for clearance on another forum also, but don't recall the circumstances involved or anything else about it for that matter. I think it was above the cam gear area. Wouldn't worry about it.

 

Probably to late but advanced auto has coupons that can get $50 off purchases just search there coupons might need to place a couple orders but good discounts.

 

i think what the other threads were possibly talking about is the 3 bolt cam retainer plate..,Bolt the top gear on (without the chain) 1st,then make sure you can still rotate the cam with the gear installed,if it seams a little tight,you may need to fuzz a little off the front of that plate due to the timing gear rubbing against it to much..

 

I've got the Cloyes DRTS on my 98... no fitment/clearance issues.

Also no tensioner... I thought the tensioner was from the LA, and the Magnum didn't have them... it can be fitted, but isn't necessary for everyday use.