McPikie 3 Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 Can this be done without taking off the gearbox??Just wondered if there is a way of having a quick look to check for wear Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 Yes it can, well you can check the condition of the top chains, guides... will give you a good indication of the state of the chains overall. There's a guide in the premium members section. Link to post Share on other sites
Pearsy47 1 Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 I know mine is starting to rattle thats it on the way out ? Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Nat 9 Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 Yeah mate.... bad scene if you've got a rattle on... id get that sorted if i was you.... a certain mr tony walter is very helpful with this matter.... give him a pm and im sure he can help you out... Link to post Share on other sites
Pearsy47 1 Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 tony walter the one who was doing that vr6 caddy van ?? Link to post Share on other sites
soul-2-soul 3 Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 yes thats the one - did my chains as well Link to post Share on other sites
Pearsy47 1 Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 how long does it take to do the old chains ??? and how much does he charge ? Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Nat 9 Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 yeah, he's a good old boy... i did my chains with him one saturday... its great... you get to learn a lot about your engine while you're there too!! :)Might be worth chucking in a new clutch at the same time as it comes off anyway, thats if yours is original and done a lot of miles!! Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Nat 9 Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 It takes a whole day... and you'll have to speak to tony about his charge, but parts are around 200 Link to post Share on other sites
Pearsy47 1 Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 i ve had enough of learning about the sodding car lol after i had to do the suspension my car gave me a black nail and i ve still got it !!! lol Link to post Share on other sites
McPikie 3 Posted November 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 Pearsy you goon, how did you manage to smash a finger undoing 4 bolts?? lolol Link to post Share on other sites
Pearsy47 1 Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 Pearsy you goon' date=' how did you manage to smash a finger undoing 4 bolts?? lolol[/quote']lol I can t remember what but smacked it agaist the wheel arch lol oh i also was doing the wishbone lol Link to post Share on other sites
Pearsy47 1 Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 I got a question about the chains is it really needed to replace the whole lot ?? Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Nat 9 Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 yes Link to post Share on other sites
Pearsy47 1 Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 but couldn t i just replace the bit that is broken which im hoping its the upper chain guide ??? Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 You can just change the upper guide. Its easy enough to do, but might as well do the lot for piece of mind Link to post Share on other sites
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