To do the job properly, yes. But with experience and a few tricks it can be done without removing the pan.
To change the timing chain on a 1998 Lincoln Continental, first disconnect the battery and remove the engine cover. Next, drain the engine coolant and oil, then remove the front engine accessories, including the harmonic balancer. After that, take off the timing chain cover to access the timing chain and sprockets; align the timing marks, remove the old chain, and replace it with the new one. Finally, reassemble the timing cover, accessories, and refill the fluids before reconnecting the battery.
Yes , it has a timing CHAIN
To change the timing chain on a 1979 Oldsmobile Rocket engine, first disconnect the battery and remove any components obstructing access to the timing cover, such as the alternator or power steering pump. Then, drain the engine oil and coolant, remove the timing cover bolts, and carefully take off the cover. Next, align the timing marks on the crankshaft and camshaft gears, remove the old chain and sprockets, and install the new timing chain and gears, ensuring they are correctly aligned. Finally, reassemble the timing cover, replace any fluids, and reconnect the battery.
The timing chain is located on the left side of the engine, to access it you will need to take off the manifold cover.
you have to take off the timing chain cover and replace the seal in the timing chain cover as welll youll need the oil pan seal
you will have to take off the water pump and lossen the oil pan to get to the crank and timing gears. and some other parts to have clearance for the timing chain cover to be removed
Do I need to pull the oil pan to take off the timing cover on FE 390.
Timing Chain may have strechted and may need replacing before you do that though you should probably take off the cover and chack the condition of the chain.
To change the timing chain on a Toyota motor, you need to first get a new timing chain. From there, take the old one off. You may have to remove things in the engine to do this. Put the new one on, looping it around.
You will have to remove the valve cover and then the tensioner. After that take off the timing chain cover and then it'll come right out. It's about a 45 min job. I am at ureagletz@yahoo.com if you have anymore questions. Tray
how long would it take to change a timing chain on a vauxhall zafira 54 plate.
take the timing chain cover off and with a wire hanger pull it from the bottom to the top sprocket so it doesn't fall.