Roller master timing chain questions

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Needed to replace my timing chain on the Buick. Heard roller masters were the way to go... Before I order one, wondering if there was anything I needed to know... Would I need any other parts, like the cam button? Any suggestions appreciated, thanks
 
Needed to replace my timing chain on the Buick. Heard roller masters were the way to go... Before I order one, wondering if there was anything I needed to know... Would I need any other parts, like the cam button? Any suggestions appreciated, thanks
I replaced my original timing set about 2 years ago with a roll master set. I am happy with it. I also installed a roller cam button and used arp cam bolts and balancer bolt.
 

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You need to grind that unnessessary flange off the inside of the timing cover to clear a rollmaster. No idea what it is or why it's there, but you can see it on the OD of the cam sensor bore.

While you're there, get a spring loaded roller button to replace the factory plastic button. Make sure the factory button hasn't worn a point on the timing covers rubbing surface.


..and do my oil flow mods while the cover is off.


and convert to a neoprene front crank seal.


the drop the oil pan and clean out all the timing gear teeth, replace the factory pickup with a Melling unit that doesn't have a trap door.


Bonus points if you modify the oil drain bung so that it'll actually drain out all the oil during an oil change.
 
Needed to replace my timing chain on the Buick. Heard roller masters were the way to go... Before I order one, wondering if there was anything I needed to know... Would I need any other parts, like the cam button? Any suggestions appreciated, thanks
I replaced my original timing set about 2 years ago with a roll master set. I am happy with it. I also installed a roller cam button and used arp cam bolts and balancer bolt.
You need to grind that unnessessary flange off the inside of the timing cover to clear a rollmaster. No idea what it is or why it's there, but you can see it on the OD of the cam sensor bore.

While you're there, get a spring loaded roller button to replace the factory plastic button. Make sure the factory button hasn't worn a point on the timing covers rubbing surface.


..and do my oil flow mods while the cover is off.


and convert to a neoprene front crank seal.


the drop the oil pan and clean out all the timing gear teeth, replace the factory pickup with a Melling unit that doesn't have a trap door.


Bonus points if you modify the oil drain bung so that it'll actually drain out all the oil during an oil change.
Good call. Yes I forgot about that. I did replace my pickup tube and grind the front cover as well.
 
9 years ago at 130k I figured it was time to replace the timing chain. Went with all GM stock parts except the button and seal because the word was the full metal gear "could" cause a knock signal. Got it all apart and everything look new, not even a chip in the nylon teeth. Oil pan looked new inside also with just needing a slight wipe down. Also went with a new, super, ultra, high performance water pump from AA for $20!! GM wanted $200+ for their gold plated one so I passed.
 
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