Re: Timing is off

Posted by HH56 On 2015/8/1 11:58:52

I'd be interested to hear what others think and what you finally wind up finding.

There have been several comments that even when removing the bolts holding the fan, working in close proximity to the radiator acts like a cheese grater on your hands.. Not sure there is enough room to pull the vibration damper to get the cover off with the radiator on either. Even if it is possible to remove the chain cover without removing the front clip I think you would be wise to go ahead and remove the clip just to avoid any possible damage to your hands or the radiator.

I don't see how a new chain could jump either unless it was the wrong one or of incredibly poor manufacture. I would have a question for the engine experts though. Is it possible to accidentally leave one of the keys out or have it mispositioned -- either the cam sprocket or the crank sprocket -- and have it go back together so tightly that the sprocket would grip well enough to run for that long a period before loosening enough to slip on the shaft.