Engine noise

[nashby]

Hi all, HELP PLEASE ! my 2002 Tam has a noise in front of engine when warm, i'm fairly sure it is the half time bearing and i think i will try and tackle it myself, does anyone have experiance of doing the job with the engine in the car, after the pulley is taken off does the front timing cover come off ok? any advice would be greatly received thanks. Nick

[330p4]

Nashy cant offer advice with it in the car but do not drive it if it drop the chain you will soon have no oil pressure & a knackered engine sorry if i am teaching you to suck eggs
Ian

[yzf1070]

nashby said:

Hi all, HELP PLEASE ! my 2002 Tam has a noise in front of engine when warm, i'm fairly sure it is the half time bearing and i think i will try and tackle it myself, does anyone have experiance of doing the job with the engine in the car, after the pulley is taken off does the front timing cover come off ok? any advice would be greatly received thanks. Nick

Are you sure it is not a case of retensioning the chain? The top chain tensioner is a bit like a brake shoe and is of similar material. The friction material wears down (can go to the metal in severe cases usually it wears off centre) and the chain becomes slack. I know that STR8-SIX do a nice modified high impact plastic tensioner that stands up much better to wear and tear and won't end up introducing steel filings into your oil system as it wears out, would be worth changing this if you are already in there. Having worked on my engine I do believe it would be possible to do as you desire but it will be damned awkward. Getting the pulley off for a start is one hell of an effort, space is very limited. My chassis is modded so the cross brace can be removed to enable ease of pulley and timing cover removal. One of the few decent mods that was performed by AutoCraft.

PS Once you get pulleys off.... look after the woodruff keys...

[nashby]

yes i will change that adjuster if necessary i just wonder if its possible, also whats the best puller to use to remove the pulley and how about the timing cover?

[VARLEYHYD]

nashby said:

yes i will change that adjuster if necessary i just wonder if its possible, also whats the best puller to use to remove the pulley and how about the timing cover?

Not really a DIY job.

Getting the pulley off is the easiest part of the job and that's a B' of a job.

Not sure where you are, but Try STR8-six oxford, Tvr Power-midlands, Hexham HC-north, they will all collect and advise of best course of action to remedy; or just telephone them for advice.


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