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Originally Posted by Gilles
Did you replaced the tensioner pads already? Then you should be ready to swap the engines right? :-)
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I was planning to put in the rear main seal next, but I've been psyching myself up to do the cam chain wear pads — reading, watching videos, making sure I've got everything I'll need, wondering if I should replace the chains** at the same time. Before I put a ratchet on the cam covers I want to be absolutely certain I understand each step. I'm getting close.
**On a 39K-miles engine I would expect the cam chains to have minimal wear, but then, chains are relatively inexpensive. Still, where do you stop throwing new parts at it? Everything I'm doing to this engine I regard as critical stuff, including replacing the motor and transmission mounts. Sure, it would be nice to replace the AOS; water pump, coils and plugs, oil pressure sending unit and sensor, fuel pressure regulator, crankshaft position sensor, positive crankcase ventilation conduits, etc., etc. Then I could drive to the poorhouse in style! After I make a decision on the cam chains I think I'm going to draw the line there. It's getting close to a year since I've driven my baby. I'm jonesing to get it back on the road.