First, post and imagine it is a big one for the first.
Last weekend I had some trouble with the coupe. I went to work and let it sit all day, and right now in north Alabama, it is quite cold outside. I went to start it up and it took much longer than normal, drove home, about 3 miles, and started checking stuff out. After checking for fuel and spark I realized I had a possible BIG problem on my hands, and now the car wouldn't start at all. After trolling on here, asking a few guys at work, and talking to Tim from BR I found out it was time to replace my timing chain (and possibly more). I am apparently pretty lucky with 147k miles on my car for this to just be happening.
I haven't seen any DIY timing chain posts, so I thought I would create one. I am pretty mechanically inclined and the dealership wanted to break the bank so I figured I would do it myself.
I ordered the timing chain kit from BR and am waiting on it to get in. I checked out the instructions from the service manual and I began the process. In the meantime I have put it on stands and cleared everything out of the way, (Bumper, Intercooler, Transmission cooler, A/C Condenser, Fan, Etc). I have taken pictures and I will post them as soon as I am able to. (I think I have to make so many posts prior to making a post with pictures...???)
Any tips, tricks, or warnings are greatly appreciated.
Last weekend I had some trouble with the coupe. I went to work and let it sit all day, and right now in north Alabama, it is quite cold outside. I went to start it up and it took much longer than normal, drove home, about 3 miles, and started checking stuff out. After checking for fuel and spark I realized I had a possible BIG problem on my hands, and now the car wouldn't start at all. After trolling on here, asking a few guys at work, and talking to Tim from BR I found out it was time to replace my timing chain (and possibly more). I am apparently pretty lucky with 147k miles on my car for this to just be happening.
I haven't seen any DIY timing chain posts, so I thought I would create one. I am pretty mechanically inclined and the dealership wanted to break the bank so I figured I would do it myself.
I ordered the timing chain kit from BR and am waiting on it to get in. I checked out the instructions from the service manual and I began the process. In the meantime I have put it on stands and cleared everything out of the way, (Bumper, Intercooler, Transmission cooler, A/C Condenser, Fan, Etc). I have taken pictures and I will post them as soon as I am able to. (I think I have to make so many posts prior to making a post with pictures...???)
Any tips, tricks, or warnings are greatly appreciated.