how do you line up timing chain on a 1993 sl1
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It has a timing chain.
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Chain
I believe you need to replace a timing belt. Cause it uses timing chain which doesn't required to change as timing belt.
Yes. The timing chain is INSIDE the engine and is constantly bathed in oil. Under normal conditions it should last as long as the rest of the engine.
You must line up the TDC marks on the cam sprocket and the crankshaft gear with the light colored links on the new timing chain. Check a Clymer or Haynes manual for specific instructions for the SOHC engine.His daughter says hi.
When you here a rattling noise from the engine at idle.
Depends on miles on the engine - I traded in a 95 SL1 with 206,000 miles with the original timing chain still on the engine. My impression is that under normal circumstances, you should get at least 175,000 miles on a Saturn timing chain.
There is only one way, the timing chain MUST be right for the engine to operate properly. If the camshaft was set up wrong, the front of the engine must be disassembled and the timing chain must be set up properly.
There should be a hole in the camshaft that aligns with a hole in the head. That locks the camshaft to #1TDC. Then manually turn the crankshaft until the #1 piston is at TDC. Then install the head and timing chain.
Nope. However the timing chain cover must come off in order for the chain to come off the cam shafts