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DISCUSSION => Engine + Driveline => Topic started by: 318is1506 on October 09, 2011, 07:53:49 PM

Title: timing issues?
Post by: 318is1506 on October 09, 2011, 07:53:49 PM

ok so i had to replace my timing chain tensioner , as everyone does with an m42 but since i did that it seams like my timing is off. It has a very even lobe to it , like it has a cam . is it possible that the car jumped a tooth ? what can i do to check and even adjust the timing to get it running the way it should .

Title: timing issues?
Post by: monko141 on October 09, 2011, 10:19:57 PM

How did you install it. Extended or not extended?  Also how sharp are the camshaft gears teeth?

Title: timing issues?
Post by: 318is1506 on October 10, 2011, 02:25:54 PM

it was extended because it came apart in my hand when i was trying to get it in , i didnt get alook at the teeth because i didnt take the timing cover off , i just popped the tensioner in and that was it. Is there a way for me to check the timing and see if that might be the problem?

Title: timing issues?
Post by: 318is1506 on October 10, 2011, 09:43:29 PM

ok i just found this surfing the web idk if its worth trying but well see .

http://www.fixya.com/cars/t1936303-318_timing_chain_setting_m42_engine_out