jhill Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Quick question... is the timing chain/tensioner from my 78 l28 going to work in the l28et? The turbo engine seems to be pretty solid minus a horrid timing chain noise and since i never had a lick of trouble in that area with the old motor i figured if they match up ill just change em out. I'm taking christmas eve off to make a nice 4 day weekend and hopefully at least get the new engine/trans from the donar Z into my Z. I figured i'd change out stuff when both engines are out make life a little easier and try to stay on schedule Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stravi757 Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 It will work with the turbo engine, But if it were me I would just buy a whole new timing set. http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/SMEC06B/10-2051 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pharaohabq Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 yeah, exactly, if you're going to change it, you want to go with new, besides you have no ideal how old the old chain is, or how much it could have stretched. They all make a little noise. but you can get a performance tensioner w/ a roller sprocket if you've got the $$$. It's not a small job so be sure you know what you're doing before you start the project. oh and make sure you have a bottle of whiteout. you'll need it. Phar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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