I will be replacing my chain guides tomorrow....

[LongBeachQ45]

So anyone with tips and pointers from personal experience, please clue me in. Is it easier to put a specific part on first? Should they all be loosely installed before torquing them down? Thanks in advance.

[Q45tech]

Please be slow and methodical, especially securing the timing chain from movement..............take all day 10-12-14 hours if you must. Replace the front main seal. Replace the oil chain and guide. Replace both tensioners.

Make sure you torque the crankshaft bolt to oem specs..............not a single lb under!

[infinititech1]

ya you will need lots of time...

[Rex]

So anyone with tips and pointers from personal experience, please clue me in. Is it easier to put a specific part on first? Should they all be loosely installed before torquing them down? Thanks in advance.

I hate to say it ... but did you search? zerothread?id=92996

[maxnix]

I hate to say it ... but did you search? zerothread?id=92996

Ah, master, search is our friend indeed!

[Aussie Q45a]

If you put the timming COVER in the freezer over night it will slide into place really easily.Lots of other tips under SEARCH!!!!

[LongBeachQ45]

Yes, I have searched for several days. However, when actually getting down to business it is nice to have a laptop next to your car set to a single page you dont have to mess with to have all of your answers in front of you.

[maxnix]

When it comes to grease and grime, give me a dispoable print-out any day.

[LongBeachQ45]

I have come across a great idea while working about avoiding chain jumping. I marked the location of the chain to a specific point on the gear with a paint pen, this way it can be wiped off and you can tell if it has moved.

[EnQusiast]

Longbeach - how did it go?

[LongBeachQ45]

Great, just having difficulty with the vague specs for the belt tension.