Well im in the process of replacing the timing chain on my 98 2.4
heres the problem, ive got it all about torn down except the crank pulley, i know how it comes off but i dont have a big enough wrench, does anyone know what size it is? This way i dont have to go buy 10 big (expensive) wrenches to get the right one. I have the socket to do it, but i cant get it into the darn pulley. It was named sport compact for a reason.
any one know?
ps, i can move the timing chain 2 inches in between the cams hehehehe not good, messed it up over revving, also broke the top guide.
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I also thought about doing cams while its down, anyone have any good street/strip cams, i dont care if the idle is lobey, but i just want it to be able to idle and run good. Been building engines for years, i just never built a 4 cyl before.
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ok i figured out you take the plastic thing out to get to the nut, but i still cant seem to brake it loose, ive got a big breaker bar on it...nothing, is it reverse threaded?
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Dont you need the special tool for this. I have removed several crank pulleys and used a gear puller everytime. It it a thing with three screws that screw into the crank pulley. Then you align the center part with the crank pulley and use a wrench on the tool and it comes on fairly easy.
- 2004 Cavalier - 124k, owned since new
Thanks for the info, i got it all torn down, waiting on the new chain and a new guide. The old chain is still in there, whats the key to relieving the tensioner?
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