85 22RE Timing Chain Question

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Jun 7, 2009 | 01:58 PM

pcmentor

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85 22RE Timing Chain Question

Do I really need to remove Distributor when doing the timing chain with the head on? Why? Thanks

Jun 7, 2009 | 02:33 PM

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Yes, because the distributor drive gear is in front of the cam gear, which has to come off.

Jun 7, 2009 | 02:35 PM

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It's not like its a big procedure, it only takes half a minute to remove

Jun 7, 2009 | 02:54 PM

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Some people need things explained step by step and would rather post on a message board than actually go out and do the work.

Jun 7, 2009 | 04:44 PM

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Thanks for the replies. I was wondering since the distributor is mounted in the head. When I looked at it from the outside. I am checking on the walkthrough I have to determine if it's accurate.

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Jun 7, 2009 | 05:50 PM

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Theres also a bolt under the dizzy drive gear that goes into the timing chain cover

Jun 7, 2009 | 06:43 PM

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Yea, often called the "hidden bolt" since its usually under a puddle of oil, and easily missed. If you do not remove that bolt, you will snap the timing cover.