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'85 T-Type timing chain replacement
Sounds like a good idea. I really need to rebuild the engine (and hope to when I get in a house--I live in an apartment right now) but especially wanted to get the timing done because the boost doesn't always engage. It's got a new chip, idler motor, o2 sensors, plugs, wires, etc. I talked to a...- abell8237
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- Forum: Hot Air (non-intercooled) Tech
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'85 T-Type timing chain replacement
About 150k on the car. I'm sure the list will grow; it's a project car. I wanted to get the timing out of the way because I've gotten most of the basic tune-up and preventive maintenance done already.- abell8237
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'85 T-Type timing chain replacement
I checked out the caspers tool--thanks for that. I want to use a roller chain; I heard with these I'm supposed to remove the chain tensioner, is that right? Just totally get rid of it? So, cam button, gaskets, and cover? How specific are the cam buttons in relation to covers? I was...- abell8237
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'85 T-Type timing chain replacement
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hola, I want to replace the timing chain and sprockets my '85 T-Type. After referring to my Haynes manual, I'm a bit concerned about the removal of the harmonic balancer (torsional damper). I've gotten...- abell8237
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85 T-Type Timing Chain replacement
Hola, I want to replace the timing chain and sprockets my '85 T-Type. After referring to my Haynes manual, I'm a bit concerned about the removal of the harmonic balancer (torsional damper). I've gotten conflcting reports on the whole timing process. With the balancer, do I need a special...- abell8237
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