S2A Shorty Mechanical Questions

[boxy]

Hi,

I am slowly starting to work through getting my shorty back on the road for Corowa 2018, Year of the Land Rover.

As time and money allow i will be working through the following

ENGINE
I am going to replace the dizzy with an electronic one (thanks Mick) the usual new coil leads plugs etc
New water pump, it already has a electric fuel pump.

Should I replace the Timing chain while i have the engine apart??

Brakes and Clutch
New master cylinders and slave cylinders, replace the rubber lines, new drums and shoes

I will be asking a few questions along the way, sharing photos

I am pretty happy with how it looks on the outside so i wont be doing much there except newish door tops.

Thanks

Boxy

[mike_k]

Sounds good Boxy,

If it was me, I'd probably leave the timing chain unless it is worn.
There is a spring loaded tensioner for the chain, maybe just make sure that it is not seized ( from lack of use?).

I have had to speedi sleeve the crankshaft pulley on my engine, you may have to have a look at the crank seals at each end of the engine - hopefully the rear one is not leaking!

Cheers,

Mike.

[boxy]

When i put it back together what gaskets need goop and which ones do?

[mike_k]

I usually use the blue hylomar stuff on all of the gaskets where oil is involved!

Have you got a copy of the factory workshop manual?
Worthwhile gettinghold of one if you can.....

[Chazza]

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Should I replace the Timing chain while i have the engine apart??
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If you do replace it, change the timing wheels as well.

It is often difficult to assess wear on a chain, but on the wheels (sprockets) the tips of each tooth should not be sharp; if they are, they are worn so replace both wheels and the chain.

It is possible to compare a new chain to an old one, by holding them horizontally and seeing how much sag there is, which represents wear in the chain links.

All the ones I have changed, have sagged more than the new one, so my advice is to change the lot. They are not particularly expensive, but they play a vital role in engine performance, by getting the valves to open at the right time, so they are worth keeping in top condition.

Cheers Charlie