Topic: TJ Timing Chain Replacement schedule (Read 3801 times)

Medic961 · « **on:** April 01, 2016, 07:47:07 PM »

Hi All,

I was going to change the timing belt but it is a chain on the TJ 2.5l.
I cant find a maintenance schedule to see when to change it.
Do I need to ?? Its a 1998 with 66k of easy miles.

Thanks

Ian

Dave69 · « **Reply #1 on:** April 01, 2016, 09:48:23 PM »

timing chains dont normally need changing as a rule, hence the reason for using a chain and no schedule

Jonny Jeep · « **Reply #2 on:** April 01, 2016, 10:24:52 PM »

Not only is there no schedule but there are no wear guidelines either for the 2.5L chain. The 2.5L has a sprung tensioner that the FSM states compensates for worn chains.

Mike Pavelin · « **Reply #3 on:** April 01, 2016, 10:32:21 PM »

You change it when the rattling becomes unbearable.

LairdScooby · « **Reply #4 on:** April 04, 2016, 09:21:11 PM »

Quote from: Mike on April 01, 2016, 10:32:21 PM

You change it when the rattling becomes unbearable.

Or you think you've gone deaf when you switch the ignition off........................

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