Good day to all. This seems to be a very imformative site, so I thought I'd try here.

Here's the scenario. 03 Sebring 2.7. When this car was purchased it has a VERY loud tapping sound coming from the engine. (Unfortunatley I only heard the noise over the phone). The car was then driven approx 150-200 km, then it died and that was that. After attempting to roll it over, it was obvious that it has jumped it's timing.

I have everything tore apart, except for the tensioner as I'm not quite clear on how this little monster works or comes out of the head. Cam sprokets are all off, and the primary chain is removed. Here's where it gets tricky. Before the primary chain was removed, the vehicle was rolled over, and acouple of helpers watched for problems with the valves. None was seen and they appeared to be doing what they should. Is this an acceptable way of checking for bent valves without removing the heads?

The large guide towards the front of the car appears good with no significant groves in it. However, I can't say the same for the tensioner guide. It seems to have quite a ridge in it.

Apparently these primary chains are expensive parts (approx $300 cdn). ANY advice or tips would be greatly appreciated!

Can this engine be realigned, and the used chain back on? Or do they stretch too much?

Thank you in advance and I"m really kinda' stumped.....

 

the tensioner comes out by removing the power steering pump in the back 3 bolts and then there is a plate with 2 10mm bolts on it remove the plate and then u can push the tensioner out the head. U can pretty much assure u bent some valves hears how u can chk though remove the ca,s from the head and then look down the intake if u see the valves open still they are bent.

 

thanks for the reply, very appreciated.

when i take the cams out, what's the deal with lining those back up? is that where "the marks" have to be 90 degrees with the head?

Thanks once again!

 

buy a service manual it will walk u through everything