2010 LR4 timing chain, just installed have a question before bolt back up

jdsmith46

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Yes I took the half horseshoe tool and used torque wrench to the exhaust cam on the passenger side and intake cam on the drivers side.
I don’t have the JLR service instructions. Blades and tensioner screws is the toque settings I am missing.
 

pinkytoe69

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The 5.0 was the answer to the underpowered complaints and also if manufacturers kept the same engine for 2 decades all the engineers would be out of work.

Right I get that, but why not add power to an existing reliable template for at least one more generation of vehicle?
 
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discostew

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Right I get that, but why not add power to an existing reliable template for at least one more generation of vehicle?
Maybe that reliable template wouldn’t be so reliable if you start tweeking it. They probably couldn’t have made as much power without direct injection. So they would need to bolt high pressure pumps to the thing someplace and change stuff in the heads too.
 

jdsmith46

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Well I am here to report success in the timing chain job! Just took it on a 5 mile maiden voyage before putting all plastics back on Tonight Got the coolant all burped out and topped off.
new chains, tensioners, blades, ultrasonic the injectors, new Teflon seals, o rings, and retainers on injectors. New front crank seal New Pcv valves. All new belts of course while I was there.
Wow the engine is so quiet!! Much more power too!!!



oil change tomorrow and ready for everyday life.
will post pic up with the new wheels on later in the week. All under suspension and new brakes were done a few months ago.
 

Blue

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Oh ya, 191,000 miles on the clock. Ready for another 200k!
I'm assuming this is the first timing chain job on your truck? If so, that is encouraging. I just turned over 101K on my 2013. What year is yours?
 

jdsmith46

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I'm assuming this is the first timing chain job on your truck? If so, that is encouraging. I just turned over 101K on my 2013. What year is yours?
Yes first one, at 191k miles. Glad I made it that far, was starting to tick pretty good. It’s a good size job, attention to detail is a must and walk away when tired. Don’t try to push through it first time. If I did it again it would be much much easier now.
 

discostew

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I will sell you the entire set up I have for a great deal!
I’m in the market for one so we could work something out I’m sure. The 2.0 kit I got from Amazon was a shitty little Chinese kit. I’ve used it several times but one of the parts has never been right and currently broken.
 

jdsmith46

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I have the crank pulley tool, the cam lock set and the injector slide hammer.
The crank pulley tool, I cut the crank bolt threaded shaft so you do not have to remove the radiator, ;)
The cam lock set I put regular bolts on the outside ends and removed the wing bolts that hit the shock towers.
I bought all on Amazon. They are a good set for sure. I spend $250 for all the tools. $100 plus shipping and it’s yours. Shipping is prob $25
 

jdsmith46

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I have the crank pulley tool, the cam lock set and the injector slide hammer.
The crank pulley tool, I cut the crank bolt threaded shaft so you do not have to remove the radiator, ;)
The cam lock set I put regular bolts on the outside ends and removed the wing bolts that hit the shock towers.
I bought all on Amazon. They are a good set for sure. I spend $250 for all the tools. $100 plus shipping and it’s yours. Shipping is prob $25
Or……what I would do is give them to you and just pay shipping and when the next lad in this group needs them you ship them to him as long as they pay for shipping.

make them a community tool set??
 

discostew

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I have the crank pulley tool, the cam lock set and the injector slide hammer.
The crank pulley tool, I cut the crank bolt threaded shaft so you do not have to remove the radiator, ;)
The cam lock set I put regular bolts on the outside ends and removed the wing bolts that hit the shock towers.
I bought all on Amazon. They are a good set for sure. I spend $250 for all the tools. $100 plus shipping and it’s yours. Shipping is prob $25
Sounds good. Do you use PayPal?

I use the starter locking plate. I stopped with that big piece of shit on the front crank pulley after about the 3rd one I did.
 

jymmiejamz

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I use a harbor freight stubby 1/2” impact for the crank bolt along with a weighted socket from Ingersol Rand.

To remove the pulley I just use a standard puller that bolts to the pulley.

For reassembly I use a 3/8” ratchet and a brass hammer to work the pulley on then hit it with an impact.
 

discostew

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I use a harbor freight stubby 1/2” impact for the crank bolt along with a weighted socket from Ingersol Rand.

To remove the pulley I just use a standard puller that bolts to the pulley.

For reassembly I use a 3/8” ratchet and a brass hammer to work the pulley on then hit it with an impact.
So you don’t take the starter off and install that plate? I’ve never been able to torque that thing without locking the crank with that thing.
I met a guy in Atlanta that was using just the crankshaft timing tool that slides into the crank sensor hole. That was when we had to replace the crank bolt for that recall
 

jdsmith46

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So you don’t take the starter off and install that plate? I’ve never been able to torque that thing without locking the crank with that thing.
I met a guy in Atlanta that was using just the crankshaft timing tool that slides into the crank sensor hole. That was when we had to replace the crank bolt for that recall
I used the timing sensor tool and the big crank pulley set up. I put the jackstand under it to transfer all the force onto the stand and reduce stress on the sensor tool.
Worked very well to get a 4 ft pole on the wrench to really pull it well.
I did not pull the starter.