timing chain replacement 2005 armada

[@lamarandsonsdana]

We are working on a 2007 titan is it similar

[@garrettgrantham7411]

Yes, it will have vvt sprockets on the intake and possible the exhaust.

[@AlonzoMotley]

Also, what city, state are you located in?

[@adamgalvez2109]

Hello, I’m brain storming on how to change the valve seals. I wanted to ask you if it is possible release the cams from the sprockets to gain access to the valve springs keeper and seals etc without a complete timing chain cover tear down? You experience and time is very much appreciated. Thank you Adam

[@garrettgrantham7411]

Not possible on the vk56 engine, timing cover has to be removed to release the camshafts. The 3.6l pentastar (dodge) engine has a special tool known as a "cheese wedge" that binds the timingchain to allow cam removal. If your chasing an excessive oil burning issue its the pcv valves x2, if that doesnt fix it its the piston rings. Fyi junkyard engine is less than 2k.

[@garrettgrantham7411]

I havent ever seen a spring or valve seal failure on the vk or vq engines. If its a ticking noise your chasing its piston slap, chain slap , or a low oil pressure issue. All of witch ties back to missed oil changes and negelect.

[@garrettgrantham7411]

Oh or the exhaust manifolds are cracked or leaking.

[@adamgalvez2109]

I have no oil leakage whatsoever.2010

[@adamgalvez2109]

The purge valve were replaced and the issue abcent for a few weeks then returned.

[@AlonzoMotley]

Hey Bud, w my I'm repairing a timing Chain on a 2004 Nissan Armada. This is a great help, however I would like to establish communication, so that should be run into challenges, you càn, as you said help guide me and my mechanic.

[@garrettgrantham7411]

@@AlonzoMotley hyrum, Utah.

[@PatriciaWaters-y4f]

can i just remove the timing cover caps to just replace the tensioners?it only rattles on start ups for a second or 2

[@garrettgrantham7411]

@@PatriciaWaters-y4f yes drivers side is accessed through the timing cover cap. Passnger side is accessed through a cover next to the harmonic balancer.

[@PatriciaWaters-y4f]

@@garrettgrantham7411 thanks for your reply,about to tackle this job,waiting on parts...

[@AndrewMorris-p5r]

Whats the best way to get the timing chain cover off?

[@garrettgrantham7411]

@@AndrewMorris-p5r double check, and triple check all bolts are removed, there are flat tabs/ slots around the cover that you pry on to disrupt the silicone adhesion, pry on all of them 3 times before attempting seperation. Will require some force, timing cover is aluminum (wont bend, flexes then shatters,.

[@nickd.7267]

That looks like a nightmare

[@EnriqueCaballero-l9y]

😂 yeah