Crossy2005

Hi all I'm just wondering if anyone has only changed the timing chain and the little pads the chain runs on and not the tensioner cheers

david9999

I am presuming that you are asking about the timing belt.
I am sure someone has tried to save a few dollars by doing so, but it is not advised as the tensioner fails.
The major expense is getting into the engine. While you are there you might as well change the water pump, and the front cam seal and the idler wheel.

Crossy2005

Hi David no it' not the belt it's the chain I'm asking about. I'm trying to stay clear from touching the belt as it doesn't need doing cheers

lyleswk

I'm assuming you are talking about the chain in the cam adjustor at the back of the engine then?

Crossy2005

Yea thats the one

lyleswk

It's possible, but very involved. You have to remove timing belt, both cams, etc. See video below for an idea of what it would take. Why are you doing this? The pads are worn?

Crossy2005

Well the chain is rubbing against the cam cover and nearly made it's way through it from the inside unsure why it's done it. chain may of stretched or tensioner has gone. Didn't want to touch the belt really it may become expensive with having to take all the front end of to take the belt of then may aswell change it aswell as the new water pump

old guy2

Yes you can. Here's a fairly long thread where I ended up doing exactly that after replacing the tensioner twice with aftermarket units.

Clicky click®

lyleswk

OG, I don't see a link...

old guy2

How about now;-)