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Jun 10th, 2022, 17:19 | #1 |
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740 cam chain and timing
I bought a 740 saloon with a B230E replacement engine which was destined for the scrap yard. It has a multitude of minor problems, and I've fixed a few of them, and I'm really enjoying driving the car. There is a ticking noise from the engine, and I read somewhere that sometimes this can be cured by advancing the ignition. Today I tried an experiment. On checking the distributor, I noticed that the timing mark on the distributor was below the mark on the cam cover, and I would guess it was about 2 degrees. I realigned these, and the engine sounded as rough as anything, so I moved it back and added what I would guess to be another degree. This seems to have made the car more responsive, so the first question is - have I advanced the engine by another degree? The improvement may be a bit subjective, as the Volvo feels like a McLaren after driving my 3.5 tonne LDV for a few years.
The next Q relates to the timing chain. The engine is of unknown vintage and mileage, but I believe it is older than the 1988 740. I understand that the timing chain may have stretched a bit, and at what stage should I consider replacing it? That is assuming that chains are still available. Is it an interference head, and I should play safe by replacing it? |
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Jun 10th, 2022, 18:41 | #2 | |
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Jun 10th, 2022, 18:54 | #3 |
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I don't know where I got the idea it is a chain. I've looked at the belt cover enough times. I gather that a few engines ate interference to squeeze a bit of extra horsepower, so a change looks like a sensible precaution. I'm still not sure about the ignition timing, and I may take the cover off to see if it is tappet rattle. |
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Jun 10th, 2022, 20:30 | #4 |
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The interval is 5 years or 48k miles I believe
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Have a look at the timing belt and find out whether you have square or round teeth on it. Square teeth are 36k miles/3 years, round teeth are 4 years or 40k miles if memory serves - if in doubt err on the side of caution and renew at 36k miles but for the cost of a new belt, do it ASAP and you know it's been done - don't forget to retension it after 600 miles too!
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I'll double check my manuals for the belt interval as I don't ever remember seeing a different change interval for the different teeth. I know the Haynes manual just says 5 years or 48k miles. |
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If memory serves the B230E is non-interference so won't be a major problem if it does fail, just inconvenient although prevention is always better than cure.
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