So I thought to update you guys on my progress. This past 2 weeks I’ve been working on replacing the timing chain, gear, camshaft sensor, crankshaft seal, oil pressure sensor and oil pan gasket. (16 hrs into this so far) I was doing a routine oil change and oil pan gasket replacement, when I noticed I could see the timing chain with the oil pan removed. Well I was able to reach up in the timing chain cover to see how stretched the chain was. (It was stretch) So I decided to replace it. Outside of it taking so long to remove everything to get to the timing chain, the only problem a rain into that I couldn’t solve was finding the removal/install tool for the crankshaft gear. (I searched the net with no luck finding the tool.) So, I decided to just reuse the old one, since it didn’t appear worn or damaged. I’m still putting stuff back together, so I don’t know if its sealed up well. (Which I believe it is.)
1) If you do attempt this job, having power tools will make it much easier.
2) I used some sharpie permanent bright color markers to label all the bolts on the timing chain cover and took a picture.
3) Get the removal/installer tool for the crankshaft gear before you get started.