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How long to change a v10 timing chain #2308916
05/22/17 03:11 AM
05/22/17 03:11 AM
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How long and how hard.Is it easy it advanced.Do you need to remove the radiator.

Re: How long to change a v10 timing chain [Re: chargers777] #2308927
05/22/17 06:30 AM
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If you can get the balancer bolt out and the balancer off without removing the radiator then you are ok. I haven't done a V10 but I've looked at it and it doesn't seem to bad.


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Re: How long to change a v10 timing chain [Re: Guitar Jones] #2309868
05/23/17 04:07 PM
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It has been my experience that with modern radiator installations, it is easier to take the radiator out to get more room. Two hose clamps, two oil line connectors, remove top holddowns, drain fluid, pull radiator out.

That extra two inches can make the difference between bleeding and not bleeding. I mean my knuckles and forearms.

About the crankshaft end bolt - it's usually not too hard to put a big wrench on it and loosen it with the starter. It is much more difficult to tighten the bolt to 150lb-ft or whatever is specified, after you're done.

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Last edited by dogdays; 05/24/17 04:51 PM.






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