Step-by-Step DIY timing chain kit installation
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- Опубликовано: 11 май 2013
- Showing how I installed my timing chain kit on my engine. This can be done with the engine in the car by removing the accessories, mounts, valve cover, etc.
Although this is for a Saturn S-Series much of the concepts will translate to other vehicles too.
Even if you are conducting this repair in your car the visualizations shown here may help you better understand the project where filth and limited access may prevent you from seeing everything well in your car.
This car is for my 1995 SW2 using a block from a 1997 SL2 and a rebuilt head. This is how I did it and what I learned. Information may or may not be accurate.
Be sure to set engine to 90 degreest past #1 Top Dead Center prior to rotating your camshafts. Once your camshafts are in the correct position pin them in place to prevent movement, turn crank counter clockwise to number one TDC. Everything is now in the correct position to install the timing chain. After installing everything double check all marks and positions then unpin the timing sprockets and release the tensioner retainer. Verify the tensioner plunger extends. Be sure to lubricate everything prior to closing up.
Here is a photo detailing all of the fasteners I had to remove when I first did a timing kit with the engine IN the car:
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1991-1998 Cars use a different timing kit than 1999-2001 model years. The procedure is very similar though.
I am using a PCI brand timing chain kit model TS13126 which includes...
1 Timing Chain
1 Tensioner
2 Chain Guides
2 Camshaft Sprokets
1 Crank Sprocket
1 Top Chain Guide
While your timing cover is off you might consider checking the oil pump which is located in the timing cover. Be sure the oil seals on each side of the crank are still in place prior to installing the timing cover.
When installing the timing cover clean all mating surfaces well and use a suitable RTV sealant or equivalent.
I used the following torque specs:
Top chain guide 14nm (8mm bolt x 2)
Cam Sprockets 74 ft lbs (15mm bolt, 1 per Sprocket)
Fixed chain guide 26nm (10mm bolt x 3)
Pivoting chain guide 26nm (10mm bolt x 1) be sure under bolt head is clean
Tensioner 14nm (10mm bolt x 2) 
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Your timing chain installation instructions were excellent. I used to work on my car engines and I was impressed with the clarity and completeness. Thank you.
Excellent, calm and collected. It's nice to see a video without all the car's other junk to show just how simple jobs are on a car if you was to work with it out of the car.
One of the best automotive instructional videos I've seen.
Was mechanic for 25 years, ASE certified, generous in everway except compliments regarding work, so you earned it.
Thank you
By far hands down the best diy timing chain video ever for the Saturn s series dohc. In depth , very accurate , very helpful. I wasn’t sure I would find a video for the series dohc diy timing chain replacement but here it is and is pro quality !! Thank you for sharing this .
Smooth as silk! Extremely professional and well thought out. Thanks for taking the time to show us this procedure.
This was no doubt one of the most informative videos on RUclips, ref: cam chain and tensioner that I have seen.
This is nearly unique in the annals of YT DIY videos. I can clearly see what you're doing, with decent lighting, careful explanation of parts, tools and technique, I can understand what you're saying, without noxious music, titles or graphics. Little or no repetition, no worthless intro, no camera shake, it's nearly perfect. You should be doing these for a living.
That video was great, every aspect ,such as; film angle, technical information,narration,process steps, and cleanliness excellent job thanks .
Very useful, straightforward, simple, easy to follow and understand. One of the useful educational videos in my collection that I pass forward to anyone wanting to learn this process. Thank you, more videos please! Seth.
Best video I seen in all RUclips, make more bro, it helped me a lot doing timing chains on every car out there!!!! Thanks!!!!!!!!!
Thanks dude just got done changing my timing chain and everything went well with the exception of a few very hard to reach bolts but persistence pays off.couldn't have done it without you.Thanks keep putting up the great vids .
Very informative and well spoken recording was great no moving around and it’s the best Saturn video that I have ever seen I have had trouble with my 2001 L200 2.2 engine and no site ever has shown step by step and I learned so much in 11 minutes than I have tried to learn the last year and a half two thumbs up and thank you
Excellent video!! You are absolutely great at explaining in full detail procedure, tools needed, etc. Thank you for posting it.
I cannot stress enough how valuable this video is!! Best video for doing a timing chain on a Saturn sl2 DOHC engine !! Thank you very much for making this video !! I’m saving this video for future reference !!
Thank you so much for this video, thanks to you I have fixed a bad timing job on my own SC1 and replaced the chain on my uncle's friend's Saturn as well, with no problems!
After watching your video I think I can work on my 94 Saturn SL1 before trading it in. the video is so clear in vision, diction, understanding. Without being patronizing. Nice...thank you for your patience.
. Very clear and straight ahead for even non mechanics to understand how to install timing chain kit, thanks alot
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Extra video, I learned everything I need to know, very nice and clear explanation. My opinion that this explanation can usable to any other engine. Thank you very much.
You should have your own DIY Show. Great Video very informative...
This is one of the best car related DIY videos I have ever seen!
Thank you for the concise presentation. A young friend of mine bought a Saturn that had damage that now requires this kit. Thanks again!
Found this quite useful, in 2017! Great instructions and presentation! Now I understand my 2006 W203!
Very well done. You make it sound so simple. Thank you.
Better late than never! I absolutely love your videos and how informative, patient and detailed they are THANK you so much for these!!
Excellent video, excellent advice. Seriously, excellent production. Thank you
The demo is perfect, very useful and done on a professional way. Handling Camara is perfect.
Well done! easily explained, good voice tone, and very tidy. Thanks a lot, it was very useful!
Brilliant tutorial. I'm looking into a 1999 SL1 in good condition for $500 currently. It needs a chain but that seems to be all. If the job is really this easy, its a sure buy.
started to watch to learn about my oil pan sealing .now i am going to watch all your vids. thanks
I have an 94 sc2 and this was so helpful and more than complemented a step by step written guide I had. Wonderful idea using an engine outside the vehicle. It was so easy to see and follow that I instantly knew who to double check my installation after a blown head gasket. Thanks so much! 6 stars our of 5!
Fantastic Tutorial! Thank you so much!! I feel so empowered to fix my own car that I want to go out and buy a Saturn.
Thank very much u a greater teacher
Excellent orator of and execution to the process of changing timing chain, THANKS!
I found this to be a very interesting and helpful guide. I am not a DIY mechanic. I wanted to learn more about timing chain issues (BMW just diagnosed with such) and this enabled me to understand what is going on with my car. Thanks. And very well presented indeed, Sir.
Great video. Way to preserve the Saturn way. May our Saturns live forever!
very well made everything is explained in great detail that even a 10yr old could follow it.
Many thanks for sharing this with us as we have to work on the engine in the car it is so well explained that will make the job a whole lot better.
Great job! Your presentation was very professional.
One of the best DIY vids ive ever seen, well done!!
Nice video, clear, detailed and comprehensive. You should have mentioned the car make and model from the outset though. Thank you.
Super helpful ! thank you. I wish you would have continued the series. Stalling timing cover an so on.
Great video! I'm in the process of rebuilding my SL2 and this will help tremendously!
thanks for the good video--about to tear into my sc2 and rebuild the engine--using ross pistons a nice turbo ect ect--im a good mechanic and ca tackle most jobs-but awesome videos like this make it so much easier to dig in and get dirty
very informative and thank you for this wonderful post...I know this is something im going have to do on my 94 sl2.
thumbs up! Very professionally made video...thank you.
Hello mate Ian from Australia, well done, great video
great video man best timing video i have ever seen
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Best how-to video I've ever seen.
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Explicit teaching, simple and straight to point. Thanks
Very helpful thank you! Now I need videos on replacing the water pump and power steering pump. Keep in mind that my car is a 2002 Saturn SC1, 1.9 L engine.
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Yes, very clear and not patronizing. Gave me the confidence to do it myself.
Very helpful and well put together. 10/10 will watch again
i have no use for the information just yet, but i will say that this is the best presented video of a engine i have seen by far. good job... and when i decide to take apart a block i will definitely watch this video again
Great and clear explanations,really helpful ! Thank a lot !
Good job it help me on my first ever timing chain replacement 2001 Saturn.
OMG! One of the best, clearest, and most informed video thatt I've seen. Thanks!
GREAT VIDEO..... VERY EASY TO FOLLOW. BIGGGG THANK YOU
great video ,very well explained, I hope to see more, cheers from ontario ca.
well presented, easy and clean. thanks to this video... really appreciate
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I am all thumbs! This is the best, most accurate vid I've seen yet. Perfect. I trust this video Thank you
A very professional presentation . Thankyou.
I'm impressed, great video, well done!
Very nice video ,explained everything well and easy .
I am doing this next weekend with the engine in the car , THANKS , GREAT VIDEO :-)
Great video narrator knowledgeable and presented very well. One of the best how-to videos I have watched on toy tube.Thanks
Very professional...great video and hope for more videos
Very nice presentation.
Very cool. Doing this on my Saturn right now.
this is great thank you so much for taking the time and making this video big help!
This guy is a God. Wonderful presentation
Well, nice job, well done video! I have to do that very job on my 2000 SL2 Saturn.
Great explanation , i ve done alot of timing belts but never seen how to work with the chain , and it seems to be almost the same , if you can say it that way ))) thank you very much
Excellent video.
Very Very Very Very nice video. Well done!
Great video.Thanks from Moldavia.
Beautifully done... Thanks
Best video I've ever seen , thank you👍
thanks for taking the time to make this video was very helpfull
Great video, great information!
So well presented that I watched it to the end even though I've never owned a Saturn or anything else with DOHC but if I ever do I'l have a better idea its operation.
good job mate ,i couldn't of explained it any better ,cheers
Awesome video.
very well presented and explained! thanks!
Thank you for a great video,by removing spark plugs see no damage . chain broke on take off.
Awesome video very well detailed
Great video, thanks for sharing!
great vid well presented especially like the review of work
A very good & useful video. Thanks a lot.
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Brilliant video very informative 👍
Very Well Presented..
Big Help Provided...
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VERY CLEAR, AND HELPFUL VIDEO THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!
This was very help full with this type of motor i have bein trying to figure how to line up the cam sprockets and hold them in place thanks
Great job well layed out!
awesome vid cant wait to see more! long live the saturn s series
thanks for taking your time to make this video. absolute fantastic information you have supplied although I'm still trying to locate the camshaft position censor and how to change it without having to drop the engine. any additional information other than what you have already given would be great as it seems to be hard to find these detains online
the best so far good job
Great job on the video.
This one of best video I've seen in long time, step by step, great job.
Excellent Video. Thanks
Thanks for the tip on tensioner pivot bolt binding. Had to grind mine for free movement.
Don't forget 2 bolts middle of cover
What exactly did you have to grind down? Im currently redoing my timing and when i torque the bolt to spec the guide is binding. This is after I cleaned the blot of build up and around the area.