Brian-Northampton
Administrator
I recently (ok 5 years ago) replaced the cylinder head gasket on my 1971 2000TC. I locked the flywheel with the pin, however the locking pin for the top chainwheel did not line up. I coped with this by marking the components so that they would go back together and everything has been fine.
Now I need to replace the timing chains and will entrust this work to my local garage. They will of course identify the same issue. Is this due to wear over the 32 years, or is this by design. Do I ask my garage to ensure that both locking pins are in position when the new timing chains are fitted?
As the car has been in the family since new, I know that the cylinder head has never been off before I did it 5 years ago, so there is no question of someone getting it wrong before.
Your advise would be appreciated.
Now I need to replace the timing chains and will entrust this work to my local garage. They will of course identify the same issue. Is this due to wear over the 32 years, or is this by design. Do I ask my garage to ensure that both locking pins are in position when the new timing chains are fitted?
As the car has been in the family since new, I know that the cylinder head has never been off before I did it 5 years ago, so there is no question of someone getting it wrong before.
Your advise would be appreciated.