Timing chain replacement - possible issues?

[danielevioli]

Hey so I'm gonna change the timing chain guides and while i'm there also chain and tensioner. I got the kit off Yota1 website.

I've done research and have most of my questions answered about the actual chain and guides. I know what I should do right, but would like to know commonly overlooked mistakes to avoid.

Anything to be particularly careful about? Particularly fragile connections in the way to avoid breaking? Bolts to be particularly careful about?

I guess I'll change oil pump and water pump.
Anything else I should consider changing while i'm there?

 

[Volcom]

22R/RE?

Make sure you keep the hardware organized when you take off the timing cover. The bolts are all different lengths. I use a piece of cardboard and trace a timing cover on it and push the bolts through the cardboard in the correct spots.

 

[BryanS]

22R/RE?

Make sure you keep the hardware organized when you take off the timing cover. The bolts are all different lengths. I use a piece of cardboard and trace a timing cover on it and push the bolts through the cardboard in the correct spots.

Good tip. Thanks!

 

[pinemind]

I'm a stickler for ordering new hardware too, depending on how old they are. 22REPerformance has all variations of timing chain cover bolt kits (w/w/out AC) and oil pump hardware kits as well. Check the timing chain cover too as it can get worn if the guides were broke.

The question gets larger in scope if you're doing it the preferred way and taking off the head.