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Title: engine removal
Post by: aspares on Monday,July 13, 2020, 04:38:20 PM

I am pretty sure that my timing chain has jumped a tooth.

How many hours is it to remove and reinstall an engine in a S2? Considering doing it myself if time permits.
Thanks,
Martin

Title: Re: engine removal
Post by: Sandyman on Monday,July 13, 2020, 04:51:43 PM

Engine removal was about 3 hours for me. Just know that you will not be able to move the car with the rear suspension taken off the transmission.  Another thing to think about is that you have to remove the head to access the top timing chain gear.

Title: Re: engine removal
Post by: Sandyman on Monday,July 13, 2020, 04:55:39 PM

Read the manual and make sure you have the reinstallation tools.

Title: Re: engine removal
Post by: jbcollier on Tuesday,July 14, 2020, 10:38:52 AM

Unless the engine is really worn out, very, very unusual for a Renault engine to jump a tooth on the timing chain.  Why do you think it has?