HOW TO REPLACE TIMING CHAINS ON CADILLAC CTS 3.6L (DAY 2)

[@Deedumdee12]

4 years later and I am now watching so I can do my 05 CTS 3.6l timings chains this looks fun

[@KevinNadeau]

Good luck 👍

[@CycleWerkz]

Great video, thanks. I think the timing chain wear disparity between the sides is due to excessive ventilation rather than too little. The new valve cover gasket will have a barrier to restrict PCV flow and help retain oil within the rocker arm galley. I recommend anyone who owns or is going to buy this engine should replace the passenger side valve cover gasket before more damage occurs. This will also significantly reduce the oil consumption rate. I noticed the nylon guides on yours were much thinner than the new guides. I think the most significant contributor to the chain timing delay is that the guide opposite the tensioner is worn down, rather than chain stretch. The tensioner's guide doesn't affect cam timing. The cam timing code is designed to alert before the guide wears away enough to allow the timing chain to contact metal. The only examples I've seen where cam timing actually jumped was in the cases were the owner ignored the Check Engine light until the guides wore completely down and were dislodged from the shoe and/or tensioner to create massive slack. New chains are always a bit shorter than used chains, but that doesn't mean it stretched. New chain link joints are packed with assembly lube which accounts for the difference. Once it runs for a bit they'll measure about the same. Chains don't stretch, but the link joints do fail. Once that happens it'll make a LOT of noise and it'll probably destroy the sprockets. Once a guy is into the engine this deep, this may seem a little extreme... You can only replace all the nylon guides, gaskets and seals. It'll solve the code, and the new valve cover gasket will solve the oil issue. This also takes away the cam timing challenges. It should still be all aligned, but certainly verify. I think you'd only save $150 for the chains but that may be important to some folks. I'd say the sprockets are never necessary, unless there was metal to metal destruction as mentioned before. You did excellent work here but I can offer a couple my preferences; I prefer to remove the harmonic balancer bolt as soon as I can reach it. I like to have all the accessories still connected, and the spark plugs in, to give me a bit of an advantage. Yours popped right out, I don't seem to get that lucky. I also like to get the radiator out of my way, and out of harms way. I like to do a compression check after I get the timing chains back on to verify cam timing and valve integrity. I can also compare to the before compression measurements. This also makes sure everything spins freely before engine power is applied. Just apply power to the starter, not the whole electrical system. That flywheel lock tool is pretty cool. I usually use a rubber or wood wedge inside the old belt at the harmonic balancer pulley; I'll put a new belt on after that. I also have a big mama jama pipe wrench where I use the old belt to protect the pulley and the floor to stop rotation, if there's clearance to get it in there. If these didn't work I hydraulic lock one cylinder with oil instead; that always works but cleanup takes a bit. I like that you got a new harmonic balancer bolt, few people do but I'm with ya. I didn't fire right away due to air in the fuel lines. You can only bleed up to the Schrader valve which doesn't help much. I do just like you did, a little bit of patience. You could use some starter fluid but not necessary.

[@KevinNadeau]

Thank you for the feedback👍👍 I don't plan on doing this job again 🤣

[@rickybailey7123]

Do u pull the drivers side valve cover ? If u are only changing the guides and passenger side valve cover gasket?

[@iampapa318]

Believe it or not, that’s what I was thinking!!

[@alcom2732]

I like the video and appreciate you sharing your work. I am starting to get back pain just watching this LOL. Sometimes I think it would have been easier to pay for the repairs when the sun starts to go down and I am half way into a torn down v6 and two parts trays full of nuts and bolts. Good work man!!

[@KevinNadeau]

👍

[@Lucas-bg1ww]

I’ve got an 09’ CTS and this made me want to do it myself 🤣😂 I guess we know why mechanics want to charge almost 3k for a timing chain replacement. Great job!

[@KevinNadeau]

Thank you! Best of luck to you if you decide to tackle this job yourself 👍

[@rockinws6567]

Good job, I'd like to add a few things to this. Always soak the new chains in oil before installing them and always run 1/2 to 1 qt over filled oil in the crankcase. The reason for the extra oil is the chains are lubed from splash and oil vapor. The lower the oil level the less oil the chains get. These engines use oil so its always on the low side of things. After changing the chains be sure to dump the crankcase oil to be sure any coolant that ran down into the crankcase when removing the frt cover is removed. Always rotate the engine by hand after the chains are on that it turns without any binding or stopping. If it binds or stops you must find the problem before trying to start the engine. One more quickie, if you ever get BOTH timing chain codes and both correlation codes at the same time example 008 and 009 and 0017 and 0018 along with no power most likely its NOT the chains. Its the RELUCTOR WHEEL on the crankshaft has slipped and need to be moved back into position and tack welded or replace the crankshaft assembly.

[@KevinNadeau]

Great pointers! Thanks👍

[@vmjvlogs7098]

Can i do this without the camshaft retaining tool

[@rockinws6567]

@@vmjvlogs7098 of course but the cams must be positioned in the proper places

[@allenr6650]

Great video! I would recommend installing a new water pump and oil pump while you have it apart.

[@KevinNadeau]

Thank you! And great points👍

[@RickRamo]

Thanks, I was looking at a caddi with 130K on the odometer that was described as needing tensioners. Right. So, definitely I do not have the space to perform this level of surgery. I would have to do it in the driveway and I am sure later that evening the cops would be by ticket in hand for non running vehicle. I guess I will call a couple of local shops and see what they will quote to do the chains.

[@WeightsNGunz]

What an outstanding video! Great job and thanks buddy. I've got an 05 CTS 3.6 with 173K miles with the stock chains. I've always had to add fresh oil to the motor because of the tolerances and going through it, so hopefully that has helped.

[@KevinNadeau]

Thank you! I appreciate your support!

[@SkSPORTSTALK86]

MASSIVE JOB but after watching this i feel like i can do it

[@KevinNadeau]

Just take you're time, it's not that bad of a job. Double and triple check your timing chains before you put the front cover back on 👍

[@ericpfiffner5615]

Nice, can't beat that feeling when she fires up after all that hard work! My 3.6 is transverse mounted, so off to the bone yard she goes if this happens to it!

[@KevinNadeau]

It's definitely more difficult as a transverse mount, but still doable.

[@93coupes26]

What's transverse? I have a 2006 with 201000 miles getting ready to do this.

[@ericpfiffner5615]

@@93coupes26 transverse means that the engine/trans are mounted sideways. I have a 2009 Saturn Vue. It's front wheel drive (AWD), and it has the 3.6, so it would be much harder to do the timing chains on.

[@93coupes26]

@@ericpfiffner5615 in other words front wheel drive or (AWD)

[@tmilessr1778]

I own a 2007 SRX with a same engine...botton crank shaft turns when you hit the key...no fire of course...getting ready to tackle mine...very informative video, will use it as my tool to succeed in the task, Thank you for your help!

[@KevinNadeau]

Best of luck! I'm glad the video is helpful.

[@built.not.bought.]

Identifix Service Manual says to line up the small triangles and circles on Cam Phasers with colored chain links. There is about a tooth to half a tooth distance in space there.

[@punpunproductions1579]

I got a 2006 Cadillac CTS it’s my first car I have changed everything and I got the p0008 code and I saw this vid and my 18 yr old self said junk it but I dumped so much money into it mite as well save it so thanks for the vid man

[@KevinNadeau]

Awesome. Hope you're able to fix it.

[@AngelLopez-bu6dz]

Hi I am just getting ready to fix a timing chain

[@thelivelyvideos]

One of the best DIY videos I've watched for auto repair! My middle son has a '07 CTS he drove for four years until it started losing power from timing chains. We parked it in the barn in 2020. Now the youngest boy is 16 and wants the Cadi so we are tackling the repair ourselves. I just finished a 3 year total restoration on a 48 Power Wagon and the 230 ci flathead is simple compared to these modern engines but your video has us ready to take it on. Question, Do you still have that flywheel holding tool?

[@KevinNadeau]

Thank you for the kind words. I'm sure you and your son will have a great time working on that Caddi together. Unfortunately I do not have that tool anymore. I got mine from eBay. Good luck with the repairs!

[@TheOutwiththeold]

Well, I'm pretty sure you're never supposed to turn an engine counterclockwise maybe just a little bit but not too much

[@dionkraft6782]

So funny..you have the Bose and the Panasonic CD/radio.....same place in my garage LOL!

[@KevinNadeau]

🤣🤣

[@Tom-yc8jv]

Are you SURE you are supposed to turn the bottom chain counter clockwise??? Your video is the only one (out of dozens) that say to do this....

[@KevinNadeau]

There are a couple other videos that I used to reference. Such as Cloyes and Melling. You could check them out to confirm the procedure👍

[@Tom-yc8jv]

@@KevinNadeau Cloyes states in their instructions and shows it in their video, to rotate the crank shaft clockwise. Melling states that the 3.6L GM V6 can be left in stage 1, without rotating the crankshaft at all, for a 3.6L GM V6 timing chain replacement.

[@coreydupre907]

Just did a motor like this the only thing he should have done was disable the fuel pump and prime the oil pressure first but did a good job

[@KevinNadeau]

Great points👍

[@punpunproductions1579]

Okay turns out I brought the wrong timing chain kit you got the 07 I got the 06 but the same engine. So I gotta return it and also what happens if you turn it clockwise instead of counter clockwise with the spark plugs?

[@flipwilson6856]

Love the video! A great help. I also have had the triple 08 code on my o8 cts4, I was told a while back that it was a little off but now it won’t start I’m guessing I need the same..? Your thoughts..

[@KevinNadeau]

Sounds like you may be due for timing chains also.

[@vickywiegman6517]

Thank you Kevin Very well done I’ve got a 2010 cts4. 3.0 and upon my disassembled is engine I found broken rocker arms on my right intake cam . Should be concerned ? Wondering if I should just replace them and press forward with work Any information would be great thank you

[@KevinNadeau]

Thank you👍 If it were me, I would certainly replace the rocker arms (obviously 😁), but I would try and figure out why they broke. Best of luck with your car.

[@bs57t]

Ordered all the parts from your links. Did not see the crank locking tool listed.

[@KevinNadeau]

Thank you. If I remember correctly, I found the flywheel holding tool on eBay.

[@DECIFERTHIS09]

So other than aligning it do you have to set the engine to the compression stroke, like cyl 1 tdc valves closed.

[@KevinNadeau]

I believe when the dots are aligned, the engine will be at TDC. But don’t quote me.

[@donniedarko4954]

Have you sold those tools? I'm doing my 08 cts timing. I'm just going further in because I blew an idler arm. This is the only content thats got me wanting to do this. I would love to get those tools from you.

[@KevinNadeau]

I'm glad the video motivated you. Just take your time and triple check the timing marks before you put the cover back on. I have already sold the tools, but you should be able find them on ebay.

[@donniedarko4954]

@@KevinNadeau heard that.do you have copies of that manual you were using? I figured they were sold. I have an advanced auto one mile from my house. So thankfully its a short uber trip or long walk if need be. Yeah man my rocker arm blew on a start up. Sent the bearing straight through my valve cover bank 1. I have to take the cams/cam phasers out to replace that idler arm.(doing all of them)So in which case I may as well change the timing chains. 3.6 DI cts 125xxx miles. Shes a beauty of a car and as its not well maintained its a 9/10 in my book and I refuse to just toss her. I say this because I may have a bent valve . Car turns but I have a feeling...... so its one big mystery package right now. Cadillac wants 9k for a motor swap. My local car guy wants 5k for a swap with an engine. And I wanna fix it for about 600 to 1k . I might have some questions.

[@jasonstiver4552]

Any idea why the heads of the bolts would be contacting my timing cover before it is seated?? I ended up cracking my timing cover while tightening the cover down. There is obvious contact marks from the heads of both lower timing gear bolts. Any help greatly appreciated.

[@KevinNadeau]

Hmmm, that's a tricky one. My first though is you used the wrong bolts for the lower timing gears. Or the timing gear sprockets were put on backwards. Go back and look at each component and check that everything is in its place.

[@jasonstiver4552]

@@KevinNadeau I called cloyes...they said that even though the lower gears look and are label like they are interchangeable left and righy... they are not. It's a common mistake and their video doesnt really specify this. There is a subtle bevel that goes toward the engine. I will have to get a new timing cover and redo the timing and chains. Lesson learned..hopefully this is helpful to someone else

[@jasoncraft5629]

Man! Seeing this comment saved me a ton of extra work! I was about to put my cover back on and double checked the idlers and sure enough, they are different. Thanks and sorry you had to find out the hard way. Kevin, great video, it was super helpful!

[@dannyberumen7600]

I bough that kit but the chains don’t fit my cvvts is there an upgrade or is it the wrong part?

[@josephandres1294]

I have a 2010 with 169k. Is this a normal maintenance issue with a high mileage engine? Those miles are almost exclusively highway and regular like clockwork oil changes

[@bayleighmajor3041]

My motor is locked up due to bent valves so I can't get it to stage one or 2 timing til after. In stage 1 timing is cylinder 1 TDC?

[@KevinNadeau]

Yes I believe so

[@naughtydog8579]

great video, besides when you decided to change the plastic piece on the tensioner and not the whole thing. they dont always fail because of the surface, its the tension in tensioner that fails :X

[@KevinNadeau]

Are you talking about the guide shoe on the lower right (drivers) side? That's not a tensioner, its a guide shoe. I read that the bolts for that guide are part of the oil pump and are critically torqued, and not worth the risk of an oil leak.

[@naughtydog8579]

@@KevinNadeau ohhh your right my bad. i thought those were tensioners too! makes sense to just change that vs the risk of the leak. great video! what mileage are you changing at by chance? i was looking to buy a 2007 with 80k miles that needed this, how i ended up here.

[@KevinNadeau]

We were at about 88k. Then we sold the car shortly after.

[@MrDraftkid]

@@KevinNadeau did the car still rattle each startup afterwards when it was cold? had two done and noticed this.

[@KevinNadeau]

@@MrDraftkid I don't remember it doing that after we replaced the chains. We don't have the car anymore so unfortunately I can't give you a long-term update.

[@kevinsquyres2250]

Appreciate the video, great job. Just about to start mine. Bought an 07 body with burnt motor. Swapping it with a 05, all on a shoe string budget. Couldn't do the cloyes kit, settled for a cheaper kit with a water pump. Did not know about the flywheel stop. Your vid was meant to be on me. I am interested in that tool if it's still available, how much is a good deal? And where did you order your crank seal from? Thank you

[@KevinNadeau]

Hey Kevin. Good luck with your car. I order the crank seal from Amazon, it came in the gasket/seal kit. I believe there is a link in the description of the video. I still have the flywheel holding tool, shoot me an email. [e-mail]

[@alexisdiaz4217]

Great videos! Really helpful information

[@KevinNadeau]

Thank you!

[@wildwoodtop]

4:09 Sir could you be so kind to convey if cylinder number 1 is top dead center at stage 2 position or stage 1. Thank you 🙂

[@KevinNadeau]

I believe it was TDC at stage 1. This can be verified by the flats of the cam shafts at the rear, they will be aligned (both up).

[@punpunproductions1579]

Hey man I’m doing the job and I’m up to the replacing the timing chain finally so I was wondering if you are still selling your flywheel holder tool?

[@KevinNadeau]

Hey man, I've actually sold it already. You could check ebay for a used one.

[@eddiecustard7205]

Thanks

[@KevinNadeau]

👍

[@PlumbingArkansas]

I have my timing cover removed and I moved it to stage two timing to remove the right bank components, and one of my cam phasers seems to be out of time possibly. The R timing mark on it is facing about 7 o’clock so it’s impossible to line the colored link up with it. I haven’t removed anything yet. Is that normal or do I have something else going on? Any advice would be appreciated.

[@KevinNadeau]

Are the marks on the crank shaft lining up too? Make sure both sets of marks are lined up. I remember my timing marks didn't line up when I took off the chains. This was possibly a function of the chain being stretch and skipping teeth.

[@PlumbingArkansas]

@@KevinNadeau It ended up being lined up after I rotated the engine around once. Hopefully the last question I have to ask is how you got the bolts that hold the two sprockets on to seat all of the way? The bolts are slightly beveled toward the head and the head of the bolt didn’t want to sit flush with the sprockets and cracked my cover when I was putting it on. I torqued them to spec but it still is sitting off slightly. Any advice is greatly appreciated again.

[@davidwilliams1050]

Do you need a woodruff key to keep the crankshaft pulley from spinning

[@KevinNadeau]

There was one already in the end of the crankshaft. I did not remove it.

[@daltonrussell1481]

I’m at 88,500 miles, beginning to hear more slap than normal upon starting the car when it’s cold. How many miles were you at when you did these repairs?

[@KevinNadeau]

If I remember right, our car was around the same mileage (~87,000)

[@daltonrussell1481]

@@KevinNadeau no kidding…. lol you guys still have it? I love the car, didn’t pay much for it but I think it’s worth the time and effort to repair this. Phenomenal video by the way

[@KevinNadeau]

@@daltonrussell1481 thank you for the kind words. We don’t have the car anymore, traded it in a while back. Good luck with yours👍

[@mahrouskamel3508]

Hi i have questions I change the timing chain kit and I go with the original one I bought from the dealer I don’t have any code the car run and drive good but I have problem with Cold start the chain make noise 3 Second and after that no problem do you know any idea about that and I change 4 camshaft actuator

[@KevinNadeau]

Good question. First, are you sure it's the chain? If it is, it might just be that the tensioners haven't tightened the chains yet since they operate with oil pressure. Second, did the dealer give you the correct size chains?

[@craigpowell1055]

how to torque harmonic balancer bolt

[@benjpropson]

Did you also replace the fuel pump? I've done this and it didn't start that hard. Seems like you cycled the "new" fuel pump a few time to try and rebuild pressure. Just curious . Sounds great but you should have had a before video with noise so people can diagnose as well.

[@KevinNadeau]

Do you mean oil pump? No, we didn't change the oil pump. Didn't change the fuel pump either.

[@benjpropson]

@@KevinNadeau ic. Just was curious why it started so hard

[@KevinNadeau]

@@benjpropson I'm guessing because the computer was not used to the timing yet.

[@crob5955]

Do you have to drain the oil? Did you need to use camshaft holder speciality tool?

[@JohnBonDorie]

Hey I'm just wondering where I can find the shop manual for this job. Starting to tear apart my 2010 sts and would like to have a paper copy to reference to. Any help apperciated

[@jasonpearson4983]

Do you know how the shop you took it too diagnosed the chains were the culprit? I’m getting codes:0008,0016,0017,0018 I was about to just purchase all 4 cam sensors and crank sensor but now I’m wondering if this is the issue. Thanks

[@KevinNadeau]

I'm not sure exactly how they diagnosed it, maybe with an advanced scan tool. But our car was running a little rough with those codes, and these engines have a reputation for timing chain issues. I would start with the sensors though, that's a lot less work than timing chains.

[@StoneGold313]

I was thinking of buying a cts,how do you like the car?

[@KevinNadeau]

We actually traded the car in for a GMC Sierra. But it was a nice car, all though I can't believe the timing chains had to be replaced at 88k miles. If it were me, knowing what I know now about the 3.6L motor, I'd look for something else.

[@KevinNadeau]

@@billdickson1142 Hi Bill. Great question. I guess there's two schools of thought for me on this and it would depend. It would depend on my intent at the time. The first scenario is if I was looking to flip the car and make money on it, then yes I would replace the chains and try to sell the car for a profit. The other scenario for me is if I was planning to keep the car. In which case, yes I would replace the chains. And the bonus answer - If I was in a position where I needed some quick cash, I would sell the car as is, but I would be very open and honest with a buyer about the fact it needed chains.

[@evilfbody3618]

So mine sounded just like that after doing the timing chain on my 3.6L. But after a few turns it didn’t want to stay on. Any suggestions?

[@user-yn7hb5po2f]

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[@dwightnewton4384]

Do you need to put number one piston on top dead center?

[@JgHaverty]

Awesome video! Is there any differences for an AWD variant?

[@JgHaverty]

are there*

[@KevinNadeau]

Thank you! I'm not sure about the AWD version, but I wouldn't think there are too many differences.

[@PlumbingArkansas]

Do you leave the engine in the stage 2 timing for reassembly and start up?

[@KevinNadeau]

Yes, we left the engine in the stage 2 timing position for reassembly.

[@Autofusionchannel]

Great job very informative 👍👍

[@KevinNadeau]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tmilessr1778]

So I have all my parts on hand and read to tackle this but after my searches on the internet...does the #1 cylinder have to be at TDC first before I start the procedure?

[@KevinNadeau]

You will have to line up the timing marks to get the chains off/on so the motor will be in time. You will have to do that for stage 1 and stage 2 timing.

[@KevinNadeau]

Good luck with your project!

[@tmilessr1778]

So I am old school where the #1had yo be at TDC before hand is I am assuming this might be a little different then the old say 305 or 307...I will start my process with your videos as my guide...Thank you again for all your Help!

[@KevinNadeau]

@@tmilessr1778 My pleasure!

[@bs57t]

Where is you get that manual

[@KevinNadeau]

From a subscription-based website

[@randybaker758]

Did you have any issues with the cover goin back on? That is the current issue that im having

[@KevinNadeau]

No, it was pretty straight forward for me. We actually left the VVT solenoids in and they served as guides to help align the cover. Good luck with your car 👍

[@davidjohnloz8198]

How do you set the cams how do you know which is which

[@darinhill5351]

Don't see the short video on what parts you use on this job

[@ryanrockwell916]

Kevin, great videos! I am looking for the starter tool on eBay and can not locate it. If you still have the link or item number would you mind posting? Thanks in advance!

[@KevinNadeau]

The tool is Kent Moore EN 46106

[@johnsonbobo2376]

Which side did you align the main chain with driver or passenger?

[@KevinNadeau]

Its a two-stage process. There are two sets of alignments, primary and secondary.

[@johnsonbobo2376]

What about the middle chain. Does it align with the driver or passenger. Or else I may say. After the driver aligns do I keep it aligned there or do I rotate to stage 2 and time it off the driver side? Sorry to ask akot of questions as I'll figure it out I'm sure but thought I'd get good input from you if that's alright

[@KevinNadeau]

@@johnsonbobo2376 honestly, its been a while since I did this repair, and its the only one I've done. So I'm a little foggy on the specifics. I don't want to tell you wrong. Check out both videos (day 1 and 2) again. I'm pretty sure we explained the timing process. Sorry I'm not more help right now.

[@zayneperez7475]

How can I get that book u have?

[@KevinNadeau]

What's your email?

[@shanealynnm.109]

Hi, I'm a woman can you please tell me how much it will cost to get a timing chain fix on my cadillac CTS 3.6 2008 from the dealership. Please help me

[@KevinNadeau]

We were quoted about $3,300 at a local shop. Not sure what your dealership will charge, but I would call around and get a few quotes👍

[@shanealynnm.109]

@@KevinNadeau Thank you

[@ybfredy6834]

Is there a car warranty for this my car has 104k miles and I’m getting code p00017

[@KevinNadeau]

Check with your local dealer.

[@jlane1184]

Whats the part number on that specialty tool for the flywheel?

[@KevinNadeau]

Its a Kent Moore EN-46106. I still have mine if you're interested in buying it.

[@MrDraftkid]

@@KevinNadeau how much are you asking for it?

[@jaylenross7848]

Is it still available?

[@jaylenross7848]

@kevin nadeau

[@travispollock5184]

Did this actually fix the P0008 code for the car? Also how many miles you have on it code free?

[@KevinNadeau]

We had about 88k miles on the car. The timing chains seemed to fix our problem.

[@johnmajorent]

@@KevinNadeau wow just 88k miles.

[@KevinNadeau]

@@johnmajorent Yup!

[@lynnredmer755]

How many miles are on the car

[@KevinNadeau]

I think there was about 76k miles when we did the timing chains.

[@KevinNadeau]

I think there was about 76k miles when we did the timing chains.

[@omarionabdulla2871]

is there a way I can contact you to ask you some questions?

[@KevinNadeau]

Shoot me an email [e-mail]

[@ggoodvogent4305]

Just replace motor. It's in every gm truck and car. It's easier. Thank me now not later.

[@chrisgrantham2341]

good video, hard to hear, need a good microphone or get closer. music much louder than your talking

[@KevinNadeau]

Thanks Chris👍 Always looking to improve.

[@chrisgrantham2341]

@@KevinNadeau very informative video, keep up the good work.

[@stoveguy2133]

Step 1. Never buy 3.6 motor car.

[@KevinNadeau]

😂

[@Blackhawk5656]

Pretty sure mine jumped timing when i started it after i finished putting it all back together 🤦‍♂️

[@KevinNadeau]

Oh no! I hope not!

[@Blackhawk5656]

@@KevinNadeau did you prime your tensioners before hand or did you start them dry?

[@KevinNadeau]

@@Blackhawk5656 I put them on dry and started it that way. How would you prime a tensioner? Soak it in oil?

[@Blackhawk5656]

@@KevinNadeau yeah you can soak them. I did them dry, maybe i just got weak tensioners, im gonna tear it apart again, make sure i didnt bend a valve and buy another set of tensioners

[@KevinNadeau]

@@Blackhawk5656 Good luck! I'd be interested to know what you find.

[@alanw.4511]

Are you a mechanic?

[@KevinNadeau]

No, I'm not a mechanic by trade. I just like working on my own cars and have been for about 25 years. I learned a lot from my dad when I was younger and like sharing what I know to help others 👍

[@alanw.4511]

@@KevinNadeau What do you do for a living because obviously you are a smart guy! Awesome video!!!

[@KevinNadeau]

@@alanw.4511 I appreciate the kind words. I'm a Geotechnical Engineer 👍

[@alanw.4511]

@@KevinNadeau Okay, that explains it!!! I didn't want you to say you were a cook at McDonalds because that would be a waste of talent.

[@KevinNadeau]

@@alanw.4511 😁

[@Chirp061]

I may email you as well I have some questions as well maybe you could answer.

[@eldudereeno77]

So many bolts. Murphy's law tells me to get a pro on it. Everything ain't for everybody.

[@TheKiltedKraut]

Check your freaking audio levels before you publish your video! You go from a quiet little whisper to all of a sudden playing your music that blows my speakers out and it's really freaking annoying.

[@samuelhernandez3902]

Thanks

[@KevinNadeau]

👍