vz timing chain

[Levi's Panther Mica VZ SV]

Thank you
I've been told it's better to change the gears as well is this true or just ppl trying to get more money?

 

[gungazza]

I seen some pics some where of the gears and thay were worn from the chains seems like you need to change the gears also not sure where I seen tha now ill have a look sorry cant seem to find the pics do a search but the gears were worn from the chains which would give you slack in the chains

 

[Levi's Panther Mica VZ SV]

Just wondering how often the VVT(VCT) Cam Gears need to be changed when doing the timing chain

 

[Levi's Panther Mica VZ SV]

And if I should change the actuators and the crank angle sensor (I've all ready changed the cam position sensors)

 

[timmanderson]

Hi I'm not a mechanic but have learned over the past 40 years or so, About a year ago I did the timing chains in my svz ute that done 108,000 kms, Like everyone I was looking for the locking tools too, So I thought I would give it a go without them and it worked, The cams sit were you want them to sit was pretty easy Cheers

 

[Levi's Panther Mica VZ SV]

Is there a easy way to find out if the chain has stretched

Or is there a link to show me how to check it?

 

[timmanderson]

Is there a easy way to find out if the chain has stretched

Or is there a link to show me how to check it?

yes the 1st thing i did was take the drivers side rocker cover off, Take out all of the spark plugs, Have someone hold a long handle screwdriver on top of piston one, Turn the motor clock wise with a socket and ratchet on the crank while watching the inlet valves opening on the down stoke and closing on the up stoke, If the inlet valves dont open just as the piston starts moving down the chains are most likely stretched, Mine started to open when the piston was half way down the bore giving me a low compresson 30 to 60 psi

 

[timmanderson]

The setting of a 3.6 timming chains

 

[kuzman89]

http://www.revhigh.com.au/timing-chains-v6-alloytec-sidi-36l

everything you need, cost me $999 inc labour to get Revhigh to do the install.

 

[gungazza]

THE SIE COMES UP BUT IS BLANK