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10-16-2009, 10:37 AM | #1 | |
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Timing chain
i went to carquest to get a timing chain set for pontiac 7.5L 455 (catalina). they wanted $121 for the set, chain and gears. i knew this sounded weird so i declined. on the rock auto website they have sets starting at $22. summit has them starting at like $35. i don't need a performance type set. just a plain one which will last a good amount of time. i see some state "original true roller" and have different types of sprocket material. some say heavy duty and others say double roller. how do i choose? keep in mind that i'm no mechanic so i need something that i won't have to worry about other than at mileage interval checks. also, rock auto has my engine as W or Y. the 5th vin # is a y. should i look under Y parts? what does it matter.
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10-16-2009, 09:41 PM | #2 | |
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Re: Timing chain
Ah, I love reading about the Carwash Catalina
I have used basic, cheapie timing sets with no problem. The only thing to avoid are Nylon or nylon-coated gears. Nylon is used to reduce gear noise, but is not always durable in the long run. All-steel gears are more reliable and, to my ear, make no more noise than the nylon ones. Most stock-style timing sets use a Hy-Vo chain, which look a bit like a cogged belt made form steel, like this (click here). They work well, and usually last the life of the engine. The 'roller' chains look like a double row of bicycle-type or motorcycle-type drive chain. In theory, they provide more accurate valve timing but are more expansive than the Hy-Vo type. However, many cheaper roller chains are not 'true' roller, in that the cog bars do not have a rolling collar on them and are no better than, and sometimes worse than the Hy-Vo type. Imo just get a basic Hy-Vo type with all-steel gears and you will be fine. Chances are, the W or Y block will take the same set. BTW, why do you want to change the set? These chains will last at least 100,000 miles and usually, 200,000++++ miles. EDIT: I checked out rockauto, and the W and Y blocks both use the same cheaper chains, so either listing will do. Either the Cloyes set ($22) or the Sealed Power set ($30) will do. The Cloyes is all steel according to the pic, although $22 is alarmingly cheap for a timing set. There is no pic for the Sealed Power one. If it's all-steel too, it may be a better quality set, at least judging by the price. Call them and see, if possible. |
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10-16-2009, 10:12 PM | #3 | |
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Re: Timing chain
the waterpump has to be changed and it's my understanding that the chain is right behind it so it might as well be changed too. preventative maintanence??
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Re: Timing chain
Yes, good idea. I do the same thing.
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Re: Timing chain
the timing chain should arrive tomorrow and i was thinking about giving it a go myself to save some money. as a serious amateur, do you advise against it? if i go for it, any tips or specific tools i should have? thanks
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Re: Timing chain
i plan on having my cousin assist me with the timing chain and waterpump tomorrow. I did not get a timing chain cover gasket set. is it absolutely necessary to have that or will a silicone gasket suffice? i'm worried the local auto parts store won't have it in stock but i don't want to do a half ass job and risk damage either.
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It's best to use a real gasket for the timing chain cover for 2 reasons. 1. Sometimes a silicone bead can shed bits of extruded silicone inside the engine. These bits may eventually partially block the oil pick-up screen. 2. Sometimes the silicone bead can lose adhesion and squirm around a bit, allowing oil to start leaking. This is most prevalent on oil-sealing gaskets, imo. |
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Re: Timing chain
the set came but without any gasket. luckily, the auto parts store has it so i'll just pick one up. thanks
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