Firstly having the right specialized tools for the job makes it a whole lot easier, however, it is not essential if you take precautions. I do not recommend the job if you are not reasonably mechanical but of course if you were you wouldn't be asking!
Once every thing is removed and the timing assembly is exposed, before removing anything else, if reusing chains and only replacing guides MARK THE CHAIN ON THE TIMING MARKS.
if you have the correct tools fit them to the camshaft bolts before removing tensioners, if not, you will need a second person to assist in holding the camshafts in place with a spanner so the cam doesn't spin and let valves make contact with cylinder heads. once tensioner is removed that guide pulls off, then remove the two bolts holding the other guide and remove.
Reverse this sequence to replace. If replacing chains as well a new chain will have links marked for position over timing marks on sprockets. If for some reason you need to refit an old chain just lay it out stretched together and mark the two folded end links, this gives you your positions over timing marks.
Be sure to replace gaskets as these motors are temperamental to second time use.
first you go to a mechanic. then they fix it for you. last you pay them
The vehicle has a timing chain that keeps the camshaft spinning correctly relative to the crankshaft. It also has a serpentine belt (what used to be known as fan belts) that operates the AC compressor, alternator, air pump, and water pump. Some people still call serpentine belts a timing belt even though it has no effect on engine timing. Many 4 cylinder engines use a timing belt in place of a chain. I think this is where the confusion starts.
This truck has a timing chain, not a belt. The chain will last longer than a belt and should not be replaced until it fails.
That particular model does not have a chain,, it has a belt. and it needs to be changed at 60k or it will BREAK!
about 400 dollars at dealer however if it breaks on you it can cost you 2000 dollars, that's right i said 2000 dollars!!!! i know from experience, it screwed up my engine royally, also finding out its 200 for alternator, will never buy a piece of junk like this ever again!!!!!!! and yes it is a 2004 says you should replace timing belt every 30 thousand miles, that's 400 dollars you have to spend every 30 thousand miles
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It must have a timing chain because Gates ( they make timing belts etc. ) only lists a timing belt for the 4 cylinder engine on a 2000 Mercury Cougar
You never need to replace the timing chain if the engin use timing chain(not timing belt).
The 2.0 litre four cylinder engine in a 2000 Mercury Cougar has a timing BELT
service manuals such as chilton
If you have a noisy timing chain you need to replace it.
unless there is noise coming from the timing chain, you should never need to replace it.
No - the 2000 Sentra has a timing chain. No - the 2000 Sentra has a timing chain.
A 2000 Nissan Sentra GXE with the 1.8L engine has a timing chain, not a belt. There is no specific recommendation as to when to replace the timing chain. In most cases, chain-driven vehicles can go for well over 150,000 miles before the timing components are in need of replacement.
1998 and up 4 cylinders have timing chains not belts, which means it is not necessary to replace.
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repair timing chain on 2000 chevy tracker
I just replaced the timing chain for my 2000 Camry. I did the same thing for my last Camry, a 1996. The timing chain goes after the water pump bearings fail and jams everything up. Then I had to replace the timing belt, water pump, and all belts.