Timing chain r&r

[ALLZS]

need to replace the timing chain on a 68 camaro 302 should i pull the engine or try to do it in the car

[luzl78]

Originally Posted by ALLZS

need to replace the timing chain on a 68 camaro 302 should i pull the engine or try to do it in the car

In the car for sure.No new camshaft?

[ALLZS]

car is a unrestored survivor that still has the original nylon timing gear and chain car runs fine just dont trust the old 56 year old gear and chain . i thought it was a pain in the ass to just pull the pan in the car

[luzl78]

Should be able to disconnect motor mounts and lift up and remove pan

[big gear head]

I've never removed the pan with the engine still in the car. If you removed the transmission, bellhousing, clutch and flywheel it would be a lot easier to get the pan out. I have removed the timing chain cover without removing the pan, but if you don't want to damage the cover in any way then I wouldn't recommend that.

[ALLZS]

i want to pull the pan to get all the nylon chunks out of the pan and oil pump pickup screen

[Too Many Projects]

Originally Posted by ALLZS

i want to pull the pan to get all the nylon chunks out of the pan and oil pump pickup screen

Then pull the engine and do a better job of getting it back together without leaks.

[Rsconv68]

If you pull the engine, you can replace the rear seals and all the gaskets. And clean the engine bay while it’s out.