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[Neil7744]

Hi,

currently got my engine out of the car. Been speaking to a matre who tells me changing the timing chain would probably be worth doing as ive got the engine out of the car.

My question is... can the chain be removed and the new one fitted without affecting the current timing setup?

Sorry if this is a silly question, my mechanical knowledge isnt very good, and im now on a crash course of learning as i work on the mini lol

cheers

[Neil7744]

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[HARBER07]

I'm guessing this is all standard stuff? Just line the 2 dots up on the 2 sprockets. I'm sure someone will put a picture up in a sec.

[lrostoke]

Like above if just a standard chain, then follow the Haynes and pretty much just line the dots up. Will become obvious when you do it.
If you are talking ignition timing then its not a big job to recheck that anyway , chance its going to be different due to the wear factor of the new components compared to old.

[Paul Wiginton]

Unless its wildly stretched and rattling, I wouldnt bother.
If its standard, just line up the dots as already said, but if its a hotter cam and vernier duplex you will need to recheck the timing.

Paul

[Neil7744]

thankyou.

[bmcecosse]

Dead easy - once you have the crank nut undone! Turn the engine till the dots line up - change the chain WITHOUT moving crank or cam - put a new seal in the timing cover - and refit. If think of a cam upgrade - now's the chance......

[Ouster]

Slight thread hijack (saves me making one myself) - with a kent 276 is it worth getting a DTI to do the timing or will lining up the dots suffice?

[Ethel]

It'll run if you line up the dots, but if you've paid that much for a cam it makes sense to spend a couple of quid more on an offset woodruff key (if it even needs one) to get the most out of your money.