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Old 09-21-2024, 08:09 PM
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need to replace the timing chain on a 68 camaro 302 should i pull the engine or try to do it in the car
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Old 09-21-2024, 08:44 PM
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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?
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Old 09-21-2024, 10:08 PM
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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
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Old 09-22-2024, 12:35 AM
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Should be able to disconnect motor mounts and lift up and remove pan
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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.
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i want to pull the pan to get all the nylon chunks out of the pan and oil pump pickup screen
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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.
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If you pull the engine, you can replace the rear seals and all the gaskets. And clean the engine bay while it’s out.
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