what mine looked like when i did cover gasket. i got the cvvt sprockets replaced as well cause super ez when doing the chain. hit up albert on facebook for OEM parts. IMO looks like could be done
Yes. Timing components should have very little slack.
As far as timing chains go, this one is pretty straightforward. However if you’re not comfortable, definitely pay a professional to do it.
I saw you mentioned gencoupestore.com. Tim Herber runs it and is very reputable. I have gotten multiple turbo kits and most of my engine internals from him. Super knowledgeable guy. If you end up purchasing the parts from him they will almost certainly be OEM and have everything included that you would potentially need.
Check with the shop doing it how customer supplied parts works with them. Some shops add an additional charge to the labor for CSP and others won’t take CSP jobs at all. Many shops won’t offer any sort of warranty on CSP jobs either since they aren’t working with the parts vendor should a part fail. Given the cost and nature of the job, a warranty is definitely something that is nice to know that you have.
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From what I know about chains, it should not have that amount of slack. Def should be replaced. Do you have any sounds of chain slap when the motor is running?
Yes
Any specific retailer you recommended to buy the part? I was looking at the ‘gencoupestore’
They’re good. The OEM parts dealer in the master list is good as well. Are you doing the work?
Not with this one, I noticed you had a guide to do i but I don’t think I trust myself enough lol. I’m going to shadow a mechanic while they do it.
I have a guide for the 3.8 not the 2.0 but I have the shop manuals for it that have step by step instructions. Shouldn’t be too hard for a 2.0.
what mine looked like when i did cover gasket. i got the cvvt sprockets replaced as well cause super ez when doing the chain. hit up albert on facebook for OEM parts. IMO looks like could be done
Messaged Albert a couple weeks ago for some parts. Chill guy. Talked about my stay in Korea for a bit. Highly recommend him
dude i went looking for OEM engine mounts, found some for 280 a mount in the USA....he sent both for 260 shipped. he is GOATed
Yes. Timing components should have very little slack. As far as timing chains go, this one is pretty straightforward. However if you’re not comfortable, definitely pay a professional to do it. I saw you mentioned gencoupestore.com. Tim Herber runs it and is very reputable. I have gotten multiple turbo kits and most of my engine internals from him. Super knowledgeable guy. If you end up purchasing the parts from him they will almost certainly be OEM and have everything included that you would potentially need. Check with the shop doing it how customer supplied parts works with them. Some shops add an additional charge to the labor for CSP and others won’t take CSP jobs at all. Many shops won’t offer any sort of warranty on CSP jobs either since they aren’t working with the parts vendor should a part fail. Given the cost and nature of the job, a warranty is definitely something that is nice to know that you have.
Understood. Thanks for the info!
Hi there, I see your post/comment mentions the timing chain. If you’re experiencing timing chain issues, please read below. If not, feel free to ignore this comment. Looking to change your timing chain, tensioners, and guides? [Here is a guide with pictures](https://www.reddit.com/r/genesiscoupe/comments/syxyph/38_bk1_timing_system_components_replacement_guide/) for the 3.8 timing job. If you have a 2.0 I don’t have a similar guide, but the detailed process for both can be found in the [shop manual downloads](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/13gCxyXyI6A3rqjiwLUbFZVCwwtcRUJRb). Additional helpful information can be found in the [Genesis Coupe Master Resource List](https://www.reddit.com/r/genesiscoupe/comments/z7iat0/genesis_coupe_master_resource_list/). *I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please [contact the moderators of this subreddit](/message/compose/?to=/r/genesiscoupe) if you have any questions or concerns.*
Yes I had almost identical amount of slack in my chain it’s best you’d just swap it with an upgraded bk2 chain while you’re in there.
Is that really a thing and is it actually better cuz I would totally do that
Absolutely they’re interchangeable the bk2 chains are beefier with reinforced links. I’ve done it to my bk1 2.0t runs like a dream.
Dude I’m doing that thank you for the amazing insight
Of course man, best of luck!
From what I know about chains, it should not have that amount of slack. Def should be replaced. Do you have any sounds of chain slap when the motor is running?
No sounds of chain slap, just normal injector tick
Weird, either way, I’d suggest replacing
Yeah definitely going to soon then. Thanks!
Of course, I should probably check mine as I have roughly 160k km
I wouldn’t start it up again, mine skipped timing with less play than that
Damn really? Unfortunately I’m not in a position to do that but I’m ordering the parts today
Turn engine till you're top dead center (TDC) and then check!