Reply to "tining chain replacement"

Correct- you can get the timing chain and sprockets out without removing the engine. The trick is to slack off the oil pan bolts a few turns, not take the pan off completely (for which one must pull the engine if the rear crossmember has not been altered). This allows one to pull the cover. When putting things back, add a dab of sliicone sealant to each corner of the pan-to-cover seal areas. I suggest a double-roller timing chan set (chain plus both sprockets) because they are stronger with increased life, and the new crank sprocket will have multiple key slots for adjusting your cam timing. A True-roller type is best of all since it not only has the larger pins, it has rollers on those pins for less friction.