timing chain info
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mike v
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From: Riner Va
timing chain info
Could someone send me in the right direction?
2001 base 5.7 eng. replacing my timig chain and would like to find a chain tensior brackett,
my 01 does not have the holes drilled in the block for the tensioner. I have the one piece
tensioner that goes between the gears and looks like it holds the chain on both sides.
Thaks, mike venth
2001 base 5.7 eng. replacing my timig chain and would like to find a chain tensior brackett,
my 01 does not have the holes drilled in the block for the tensioner. I have the one piece
tensioner that goes between the gears and looks like it holds the chain on both sides.
Thaks, mike venth
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This is the only piece that I know of for our cars
https://briantooleyracing.com/rde-ti...rde-62188.html
I have one on my 02 I also went with a better timing chain
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-no-equal.html
https://briantooleyracing.com/rde-ti...rde-62188.html
I have one on my 02 I also went with a better timing chain
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-no-equal.html
Last edited by Smoken1; Sep 22, 2021 at 08:41 PM.
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mike v
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From: Riner Va
This is the only piece that I know of for our cars
https://briantooleyracing.com/rde-ti...rde-62188.html
I have one on my 02 I also went with a better timing chain
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-no-equal.html
https://briantooleyracing.com/rde-ti...rde-62188.html
I have one on my 02 I also went with a better timing chain
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-no-equal.html
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mike v
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From: Riner Va
Working with Bill Curlee he said that with the big cam, duel springs, roller rockers, melling pump, ported /polished heads, headers that
I should use a tensior. The new chain, gears came with it anyway. I talked to Bill yesterday and told him that the block was not drilled for the tensior,
so he said that there was a adapter out there that would solve that. Bill has been a great help over the years and, so when I'm dealing with a problem
or making upgrades he is right there to help me.
Thanks Bill and the forum members for all your help.
Mike Venth
I should use a tensior. The new chain, gears came with it anyway. I talked to Bill yesterday and told him that the block was not drilled for the tensior,
so he said that there was a adapter out there that would solve that. Bill has been a great help over the years and, so when I'm dealing with a problem
or making upgrades he is right there to help me.
Thanks Bill and the forum members for all your help.
Mike Venth
Burning Brakes
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At the risk of sounding pedantic, that's a damper, not a tensioner. A tensioner puts tension on the chain while a damper just stops it from whipping around.
That being said, make sure to stick with the torque specs when tightening the button head screws as the metal seems kind of soft.
That being said, make sure to stick with the torque specs when tightening the button head screws as the metal seems kind of soft.
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Burning Brakes
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They're in the instructions - 15-18 ft-lbs. I just installed this kit a few days ago and tightened them to about 17 ft-lbs. Make sure to Loctite everything!
One more thing: does your existing camshaft retainer plate have recessed bolt holes? I forgot when they switched to this style.
One more thing: does your existing camshaft retainer plate have recessed bolt holes? I forgot when they switched to this style.
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mike v
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From: Riner Va
They're in the instructions - 15-18 ft-lbs. I just installed this kit a few days ago and tightened them to about 17 ft-lbs. Make sure to Loctite everything!
One more thing: does your existing camshaft retainer plate have recessed bolt holes? I forgot when they switched to this style.
One more thing: does your existing camshaft retainer plate have recessed bolt holes? I forgot when they switched to this style.
I have a machine shop and could recess them myself. This is my first LS Eng. build, learning alot.
Thanks
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My 2002 vert has that style plate. Somewhere in in the 01 GM switched over to using LS6 blocks that's probably why my 02 has the holes drilled the taped for that damper your installing
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Burning Brakes
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No need to do that, you're good. Reason I asked is that I found a post or two somewhere expressing concern about using this adapter with the style that has recessed holes. You should go ahead and replace it anyways (if you haven't already). Mahle makes one, part # B31822
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mike v
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Thanks for all the great info folks, made this project go a lot smother.
Mike V
