| Just Curious about Timing Chains and Nylon Gears [message #339771] |
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SteveW
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Registered: June 2005
Location: Southern California - Ora...
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Greetings from Southern California and Belated Happy Holidays !!
I just completed some work on the front end of my engine (455). Timing chain, timing gears, water pump, fuel pump, engine mounting cushion, new oil lines, new hoses and belts, and the new Sprinter radiator fan setup. Thanks to Tom C, Bill K, and Dave DeG for their help and support. It's not a trivial task for a first timer - but when I do it again - it'll be lots faster and easier.
I complete understand that the nylon gears are categorized as "when they fail" not as "if they fail...". I know quite a few of use have replaced them preventatively as I just did with 98,000 miles.
Having finished the job - it now makes me wonder - do we know of any (original) timing gear / chain failures ?? A few ?? A lot ?? Enquiring minds want to know.
Thank you all for the wealth of information and advice posted here. I've certainly been a beneficiary and sincerely appreciate it.
Steve W
1973 23. Yellow
Southern California
Steve W
1973 : 23'
Southern California
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