Hue,
First off, pull the tensioner and see if you have enough slack to line
up the chain. Next, I would install a temporary master link, the one
with the circlips (make sure one of the clips doesn't fall into the
motor), next reinstall the tensioner (you will likely have to reset the
pin in the tensioner). After this is done, rotate the motor over slowly
BY HAND, not with the starter! I assume you have removed the injectors
by this point, so that should ease the cranking over of the motor. Once
you have completed two full crank revolutions, set the crank and cam at
TDC and check your timing marks. Hopefully everything will line up as
it should. If not, plan on re-timing this motor completely for
insurance sake. Should you need to do that, you will learn the
intricacies of IP drip timing. As you are installing the chain by
cranking clockwise, there is a good chance all will be well, but you
need to make sure before engaging the starter. If you are off by a few
teeth the valves will hit the pistons and the starter is strong enough
to bend them. Should the motor lock when cranking it over by hand, you
have jumped time and plan on re-timing it. If all checks out, replace
the temporary master link with the proper one and crimp it on. I
heavily recommend using the factory chain crimping tool. Having done
chains with the tool and without, the proper tool makes all the
difference and gives strong peace of mind to know the crimp is solid
and not ramshackled. Keep your wits about you and you will do fine.
Mathieu J. Cama
www.oldworldauto.com
On Apr 12, 2006, at 8:55 PM, hue wong wrote:
well damb!
So what would be your advice if this was tried with
the tensioner in.
I suspect I've done a doosy on this!!!!! lord....
Trial by fire, will make me a desiel mechanic yet!
zoiks!
