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[Kneepad]

I've got a timing chain.      Are there guidelines on when and if these should be checked, changed, retensioned or whatever.
Not that I have a problem but forewarned is forearmed.

[Kevin Wood]

Generally, it's only worth inspecting the timing chain if the engine is coming apart anyway or you suspect a problem due to rattling, etc.

Keep the oil changes regular and it should practically last the life of the engine.

Kevin

[Kneepad]

That's what I was hoping to hear. I was getting concerned after reading all the paranoidal (is that a word) posts about cambelts. I will sleep easier tonight.    Thanks 

[tunnie]

on the TD oil changes every 3.5k max 

[Kneepad]

Thanks Tunnie that means it's due now.   

[Welung666]

Mine was due when I got back from Scotland 3 weeks ago, been that busy doing everyone elses car I've not had chance yet!

[Kneepad]

Damn!!!!  you could've done mine while you were here.   

[Kneepad]

Wait a minute though, you could take some photos and do a guide for the maintenance section on TD's.       

[Elite Pete]

Did my chain's, tensioners and guides a few months ago. Get the parts from BMW as they are about £100 cheaper than Vauxhall oh and its not a nice job to do

[Welung666]

Damn!!!!  you could've done mine while you were here.   

It's only overdue a service. I'm not doing the chain

Besides I was the wrong side of Ecosseland for you, stayed in Invernan and Drumnadrochit.

[Kneepad]

What was your motivation for tackling the job. Routine maintenance, noisy chain, or just like a challenge.   

When you say £100 cheaper what was the total cost then?

[Kneepad]

Damn!!!!  you could've done mine while you were here.   

It's only overdue a service. I'm not doing the chain

Besides I was the wrong side of Ecosseland for you, stayed in Invernan and Drumnadrochit.

I didn't mean the chain either, I stared into the bowels of my engine trying to spot the oil filter and when I spotted it through a tiny crevice in the maze of wires, cables, tubes and pipes I thought to myself. Someone should write a guide on this.   Then you answered my post. 

[Welung666]

Damn!!!!  you could've done mine while you were here.   

It's only overdue a service. I'm not doing the chain

Besides I was the wrong side of Ecosseland for you, stayed in Invernan and Drumnadrochit.

I didn't mean the chain either, I stared into the bowels of my engine trying to spot the oil filter and when I spotted it through a tiny crevice in the maze of wires, cables, tubes and pipes I thought to myself. Someone should write a guide on this.   Then you answered my post. 

I can do Easiest way to the filter is from underneath with the undertray off

[Kneepad]

I'll watch the maintenance guide  for an update. Thanks for that.         No pressure 

[Omegatoy]

Damn!!!!  you could've done mine while you were here.   

It's only overdue a service. I'm not doing the chain

Besides I was the wrong side of Ecosseland for you, stayed in Invernan and Drumnadrochit.

I didn't mean the chain either, I stared into the bowels of my engine trying to spot the oil filter and when I spotted it through a tiny crevice in the maze of wires, cables, tubes and pipes I thought to myself. Someone should write a guide on this.   Then you answered my post. 

I can do Easiest way to the filter is from underneath with the undertray off

?? on a TD,? I wouldnt like to try doing the filter from underneath!!!