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Expert: Sean Halliday - 4/2/2010


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i am in the process of putting a new timing chain on my 1975 dodge dart slant 6 but have never put one on. what sort of tension should i expect to see and the procedure on putting the chain on. thank you

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The chain usually comes with the 2 sprockets and needs no adjustment.You will need to remove all the front parts of the engine and then the timing cover.Belts,pulleys etc,if you are not sure ,you can get a manual pretty cheap on ebay.Haynes or Chiltons.

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Sean Halliday

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general auto repair,japanese,bmw,mercedes,mini cooper 1960/2009,general british cars,ford.I DO NOT work on automatic transmissions.Manual transissions i install clutches only.Many people ask me to diagnose noises from their cars,unfortunately i cannot do this unless i hear it.As you appreciate,vehicles can and will make a variety of noises.I DONT UPGRADE or fit aftermarket performace kits,parts,chips,only replacement parts.

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