Steroid Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 Hey guys, I hardly never, ever look in the engine topic area. With this in mind, maybe most of You don't either. But I have a problem and need help. Please read what I've started on Chain Tensioner Broken and give Me Your 2 cents worth. Thanks!!!! Quote Link to comment
datsunfish Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 I have removed the head before to remove the timing cover and ended up with a rip in the pan gasket anyway that leaked like a bitch.Best to remove the radiator,the steering arm and replacing the pan gasket.The head gasket is much stronger so it will be ok.You can just loosen the water pump to block bolt without taking the whole pump off.Shouldnt be too much work. Quote Link to comment
Steroid Posted May 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 OK. Thanks to Hainz for the video and Mark for telling Me about it! I think that I can leave the head alone and gently seperate the oilpan away at the bottom. I might not even have to remove the steering crossbar. What scared the *#^# out of Me now looks like an easy fix. Unless I missed something, the first 17 minutes of the video showed Me just what I wanted to know. Thanks again!! What broke was the "tight side guide" chain tensioner. I wonder what caused that to happen????? Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted May 4, 2008 Report Share Posted May 4, 2008 Take a good look at the actual chain tensioner down near the bottom on the pass side. Maybe it came out and all the slack chewed into the driver's side guide. Nothing that can't be fixed. If something like that broke, replace both the guides and the hydraulic tensioner, maybe even the chain too. Check for chain scrub marks inside timing cover too. Quote Link to comment
Llittle_Llama Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 whreres this video!?! im always in the mood to learn! :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 Mike it probably broke due to old age. Like D-mike said while your in there check for wear on the timimg chain cover. & maybe replace parts while its apart. Watch the vid in the beginning too Mike, "time" the head & see where the 'V" groove is on the cam pulley, that should tell you if th etiming chain has stretched/off a tooth. Quote Link to comment
Llittle_Llama Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 wheres this video!?! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH Quote Link to comment
fisch Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 DWN he's talking about the HAinz video. Should be required viewing for all ratsuners! Go to the faq and find the link there. Quote Link to comment
Bugeye Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 you said it, not me, but here ya go retard :lol::lol:http://forum.ratsun.net/showthread.php?t=2129&highlight=faq it took me less than 2 seconds to find it using the search button Quote Link to comment
datsun76_620 Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 PM sent to dwnshfter with the links and a note.................:mad: Please don't get TOOOOOOO pissed off at him......:( Quote Link to comment
Bugeye Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 PM sent to dwnshfter with the links and a note.................:mad: Please don't get TOOOOOOO pissed off at him......:( oh by no means was I trying to be mean, I was just trying to be a smart ass, and Im sorry if it came out sounding mean Quote Link to comment
datsun76_620 Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 oh by no means was I trying to be mean, I was just trying to be a smart ass, and Im sorry if it came out sounding mean That wasn't for "you" Bugeye....it was for everyone!!!! :o ..........I'm just trying to keep the peace before we have our 1st ban..... Quote Link to comment
datsunfish Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 I rebuilt a L18 a while back and it was absolutely great.I neglected to replace the chain guides and they shattered.Old ass plastic in a high heat area like that will get brittle and the higher the revs the more strain against it.Live and learn I guess. Its a bit tight but you do not necessarily have to remove the steering arm on a 620 to pull the oil pan but it helps.The same goes for removing the radiator for the rest.The work involved to take them out outweighs the struggle to get around them. Quote Link to comment
Llittle_Llama Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 y it took me less than 2 seconds to find it using the search button i was looking in the wrong place, i thought it was a thread in the how to section, i didnt even TRY to search there. well i never saw the video, but i have read that thread SEVERAL times.....i reference it a lot actually. why would i be baned? Quote Link to comment
Steroid Posted May 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 Hi guys........... Still haven't done it yet. Busy all week and Mother's Day today. Maybe this week. I see what You mean, though, as I am removing the GUIDES (that must be the accurate term) off of another engine and see what is in there. Quote Link to comment
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