RedEvilrps13 Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 ok so i have my timing chain kit, and i though it was a pretty straight forward thing.....until my my friend the former datsun tech told me you have to remove the head to do it.....is this true? i searched through 20 pages of stuff already haven't been able to find anything useful pertaining to my plight..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimZ Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 ok so i have my timing chain kit, and i though it was a pretty straight forward thing.....until my my friend the former datsun tech told me you have to remove the head to do it.....is this true? i searched through 20 pages of stuff already haven't been able to find anything useful pertaining to my plight..... Timing chain cover - yes. Head - no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z-ya Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 No, you don't need to remove the head. The difficult part is putting the timing cover back on when the head and oil pan are installed. You will end up destroying the oil pan gasket (cork) where it meets the bottom of the timing cover. No fear, you can fix this by just cutting away the oil pan gasket where the timing cover sits, install the timing cover, then seal it with silicone sealant (clean it good with a solvent first). As far as changing the timing set it is important to remember that L series are interference engines, and you cannot just spin the crank when the timing chain is not installed. You will most likely bend some valves if you force it. Get the engine at TDC with the cam gear aligned to the mark on the cam tower. Follow the instructions in the service manual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedEvilrps13 Posted February 21, 2008 Author Share Posted February 21, 2008 thank you Z-Ya, good to see another NH Z owner now if only it would get warmer so i can do it...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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