Timing Chain Slap
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I also ordered the same for a friend. There are two screws to counter sink for the dual conversion.
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Look on You tube there should be a video on there of this job.
Have you got a Haynes manual ? If not get one for $35 or so they are a must for a newbie.
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I ordered the upgraded single chain, tensioner, seal, gasket, pin, tensioner bracket.
Anyone have a video or step by step they can recommend to get this done? Going to try next weekend.
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Small bore A+ units have the tensioner, and you can fit one with a duplex kit.
It's well worth upgrading the chain to an IWIS one, as the normal ones sold these days strtch like never before.
A single row IWIS chain negates the need for a duplex chain, and has less drag so makes you go faster !
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Also, if the chain looks good, is it stupid to just replace the tensioner alone?
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I will continue to use a tensioner with duplex setups.
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Later Mini's had a tensioner i was told early a series small bores never got them, if you have a kidney shaped cover with a small bulge it will have the tensioner.
Parts needed, timing cover seal and gasket, timing chain and gears kit.
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Changing the tensioner and crankshaft oil seal pulley is relatively easy - I did an in depth how-to for Mini Mag a few years ago, that I know has helped a few do the job.
Changing the timing chain *ought* to be fairly easy once you can get at it, but I'm not sure i'd want to do it with the engine still in the car.
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Just got off the phone with my mechanic. Great guy. Determined the noise I posted about earlier to be slack in the timing chain. Tensioner issue.
I know others have chased this problem so heres a few questions:
1) Do you replace the chain at the same time as the tensioner? Is it a "while you're in there" item?
2) What parts do I need? I've seen "seal kits" etc.
3) Is this something I can tackle? I'm pretty handy and have done all the work on my own, thus far.
Thoughts?