Where is the timing chain cover on a Grand Prix car?
You should have a good knowlege of the Grand-Prix engine and its components before attempting timing chain repair. Remove the timing chain cover, located on the left side of the engine block when you’re looking in from the front, by unscrewing the bolts around the edge of the cover with a socket wrench.
Which is the most important part of the timing chain?
The timing chain is one of the most crucial components of your car’s engine. The camshaft, crankshaft, pistons, spark plugs, alternator and valves all have to perform their tasks in the right order at the right time or the engine won’t run correctly, or at all.
Why is timing important in a Grand Prix car?
The camshaft, crankshaft, pistons, spark plugs, alternator and valves all have to perform their tasks in the right order at the right time or the engine won’t run correctly, or at all. The Grand-Prix models have powerful engines so it is very important that the timing is done accurately or the sheer force of the engine could damage itself.
How do you set the timing on a car?
Screw in the vibration damper bolt into the end of the crankshaft and turn the crankshaft using a socket wrench on the bolt head until the timing marks on the crankshaft and camshaft sprockets are aligned, or at “Top Dead Center.” The specific alignment should be on the timing chain cover or on the sticker you will find under the hood.
What should I do to tighten my timing chain?
Tighten the chain according to your car manual’s specifications. Some chains are tensioned by adjusting either the crankshaft gear or the camshaft gear, while others have an automatic tensioner. This will vary by make and model of your car. The important thing is to make sure that your timing belt is as tight as it should be.
How are gears connected to the timing chain?
Locate marks on your crankshaft and camshaft gears. These gears are connected by the timing chain so that the position of the piston (connected to the crankshaft) correlates directly to the opening of the fuel and exhaust valves (operated by the camshaft) to keep your engine running smoothly.
What are the bright links on a timing chain?
Locate marks or “bright” links in your timing chain. These links are brighter than the other links and are used to align your engine. Set your engine to top dead center. To get your engine to top dead center, line the bright links on the timing chain up with the marks on your camshaft and crankshaft gears.
How do you change the timing chain on a water pump?
Remove the belt. Once tension is released, the belt should slide off of the other pulleys easily. Remove the heater hoses from the water pump. If your model has heater hoses attached to the water pump, loosen the hose clamps with a screwdriver and slide them back onto the hose. Wiggle the hose and pull it off of the water pump.
You should have a good knowlege of the Grand-Prix engine and its components before attempting timing chain repair. Remove the timing chain cover, located on the left side of the engine block when you’re looking in from the front, by unscrewing the bolts around the edge of the cover with a socket wrench.
The camshaft, crankshaft, pistons, spark plugs, alternator and valves all have to perform their tasks in the right order at the right time or the engine won’t run correctly, or at all. The Grand-Prix models have powerful engines so it is very important that the timing is done accurately or the sheer force of the engine could damage itself.
The timing chain is one of the most crucial components of your car’s engine. The camshaft, crankshaft, pistons, spark plugs, alternator and valves all have to perform their tasks in the right order at the right time or the engine won’t run correctly, or at all.
Screw in the vibration damper bolt into the end of the crankshaft and turn the crankshaft using a socket wrench on the bolt head until the timing marks on the crankshaft and camshaft sprockets are aligned, or at “Top Dead Center.” The specific alignment should be on the timing chain cover or on the sticker you will find under the hood.