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Originally Posted by jenno
Please check timing chain tensioner and rails. Why did the chain snap?
When you replaced it and had turn the cam to bring into proper position for the TDC of the engine did it bind since you replaced the first cam bearing? Did I read that right? Turn the engine through by hand with plugs out first! Before starting.
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What should I be checking for with the chain tensioner and rails? I was told that the oil pressure tensioner tends to fail by leaking and I will be checking it before I run the engine.
I haven't given the engine a full spin yet because I need to place the chain master link on the next time I get to the car, hopefully Monday morning. The camshaft did not bind after replacing the cam bearing, I had dipped the entire part in engine oil for fear of scratching it up/binding.
I did not know it was necessary to turn the engine through without the plugs in but I do faintly remember hearing that somewhere and I will be trying that next as well. Should I make sure a vacuum is created or is taking them out solely for the purpose of avoiding compression when turning the engine by hand?