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Old 01-30-2012, 12:15 AM
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When do i need to replace it im 10k away from 60k and how much does it cost to change it
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Old 01-30-2012, 04:09 AM
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From another recent thread here:

http://www.clubralliart.com/showthread.php?t=2431


The computer keeps track of how much the chain stretches over time. It will tell you when it is time when all the systems are working properly.

There is no specified interval to change the timing chain. Obviously if the motor was all apart for some other reason and you had more than 60k miles it would be a good idea to go ahead and do it.

There is also a tensioner and a couple chain guides in there that should also be replaced at the same time. There is also a separate baby chain that drives the oil pump. Early motors had a little oiler gizmo that didnt always work the best. I think this was mostly 2008 however.

It is a very involved job to change it all. The oil pan comes off, the whole side of the motor comes apart. There is not a lot of room to work in there. Lots of care needs to be exercised to get everything sealed back up properly so you dont have oil leaks.

Dirty oil seems to be the most damaging to the timing chain. Also it can lead to solenoids and valves not operating correctly to make the ECU think that something is wrong with the timing chain system and the proper alignment between the crankshaft and cams.


Dealer retail parts prices for the timing chain, guides and tensioner:

Tensioner Lancer, Lancer Evolution 2.0L $63.88
Timing chain Lancer, Lancer Evolution 2.0L $96.18
Chain guide Lancer; w/Ralliart; Slack Side 2.0L $11.48
Chain guide Lancer; w/Ralliart; Tensioner Side 2.0L $21.10

Also the oil pump chain is down in there too:
Oil Pump chain Lancer, Lancer Evolution 2.0L $120.52
Oil Pump Chain tensioner Lancer, Lancer Evolution 2.0L $77.50
chain guide Lancer, Lancer Evolution 2.0L $68.03

It is pretty much an all day job. The oil pan needs to come off along with the whole side of the motor. Here is a wonderful Engrish description from the factory tech manual:

If the vehicle equipped with 4B11-T/C engine continues the rough driving like competitive running*1, the amount of carbon mixed into the engine oil tends to increase. This can possibly cause the timing chain to gradually elongate. To prevent this, the function or logic monitoring the amount of elongation of the timing chain is integrated into the ECM. When the ECM detects the elongation of the timing chain, the warning is shown on the multi-information display of combination meter as shown in the illustration. This gives the driver the information that the visual check of the elongation of the timing chain is necessary. If this warning is continuously neglected, the timing chain can possi¬bly interfere with the other engine components, resulting in the engine damaged.

NOTE:
*1: The competitive running means the running that constantly repeats the cycle of the full opened position of the accelerator pedal and the full closed position of the accelerator pedal.
Timing Chain Warning Indicator:
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The ECM stores the timing chain conditions as the learning value when the timing chain is installed. The ECM stores the amount of elongation of the timing chain in the EEPROM as the current learning value, compared with the learning value. The ECM judges that the visual check of the elongation of the timing chain is neces¬sary when the current learning value exceeds the specified value. Thus, use the scan tool MB991958 to always carry out the maintenance of the learning value related to the timing chain that is stored by the ECM after the following service.


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Old 01-30-2012, 04:13 AM
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TIMING CHAIN ELONGATION VISUAL CHECK
M1111005200024
NOTE:
When the timing chain elongates more than the specified length, the diagnosis code No. P0012, variable valve timing (VVT) advanced-angle value abnormal, is output. Unless the diagnosis code No. P0012, therefore, is output, the visual check is unnecessary.
NOTE:
Unless the work using the following scan tool MB991958 is correctly carried out due to the malfunction of ECM, carry out the check whether or not the diagnosis code exists.
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Storing the learning value regarding the amount of timing chain elongation before the ECM replacement•
Writing the learning value into the new ECM after the ECM replacement•


1.Remove all the ignition coils.

2.Remove the cylinder head cover.

3.Remove the upper chain guide.

CAUTION
Always rotate the crankshaft clockwise.
4.Rotating the crankshaft clockwise, align the timing mark of camshaft sprocket with the point on the upper plane of cylinder head shown in the illustration. As a result of this, the No.1 cylinder is positioned at the compression TDC.

5.Look at the inside of timing chain case with one eye in the direction of arrow shown in the illustration. Fix the eye line at the point where the top axis line of the chain elongation indicator at the front side of timing chain case is overlapped with that of the chain elongation indicator at the reverse side of timing chain case.





6.Check the end top point "A" of timing chain cross section surface and the point of chain elongation indicator which is fixed in Step 5. When the end top point "A" of timing chain is positioned at the left-hand side of chain elongation indicator, it is unnecessary to replace the timing chain because the timing chain is within the specified length. When the end top point "A" of timing chain is positioned at the right-hand side of chain elongation indicator, it is necessary to replace the timing chain because the timing chain elongates more than the specified length.

7.Install the upper chain guide. CAUTION
Completely clean the old FIPG remaining in the clearance between the mating parts.
Install the cylinder head cover within 3 minutes of applying the liquid gasket.•

8.Apply a 4 mm diameter bead of liquid gasket to the point shown in the illustration.

Liquid gasket: THREE BOND 1217G or equivalent product.

9.Installing the cylinder head cover, tighten the tightening bolt according to the following procedures.
a.Temporarily tighten the tightening bolt in the order shown in the illustration.

Tightening torque: 3.0 ± 1.0 N⋅m
b.
Tighten the tightening bolt to the specified torque in the order shown in the illustration.
Tightening torque: 5.5 ± 0.5 N⋅m

10.Install the ignition coil.

11.Use the scan tool MB991958 to select the timing chain maintenance. Initialize the learning value. Refer to GROUP00, General − Precautions before service − Timing chain maintenance P.00-33.

NOTE:
Carry out the initialization even if the amount of timing chain elongation is normal. As a result of this, it is necessary to replace the timing chain before the timing chain interferes with the other components when the next warning lamp illuminates or the diagnosis code No. P0012 is output.





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Oh yeah... lame ass 4 picture post limit.

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Old 01-30-2012, 07:23 AM
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Great post, thanks Mike. Any stats on how on how many cars over 60k have required chain replacement, or is it more a function of driving style and oil chain intervals?
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Can a mod sticky this thread? Great info.
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Thanks MikeW-RRE!
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Great post, thanks Mike. Any stats on how on how many cars over 60k have required chain replacement, or is it more a function of driving style and oil chain intervals?
It would be more time at higher RPM multiplied by dirty oil that would do it in. We are just seeing EVOs cross 60k miles now so we dont have a lot of data to run with. But we do know of a couple that have jumped timing. Both had the triangle warning light on for a while that got ignored. I dont know of any first hand that jumped or failed without warning.

We have also changed a few chains and guides on motors that were apart at over 30k for upgrade or other repair reasons. As in the motor is all apart and might as well do it now that the labor is free so to speak.

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Old 01-30-2012, 01:18 PM
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Thanks once again for the info.

Replacing the chain and related items mentioned 'while your in there' for other work certainly seems like the best course of action.
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