2002 3.2 Timing engine

[edwardneff94]

I have a 3.2 that bent some valves, I have rebuilt the heads and have them ready to go back on, my question is do I have to have the 9599 tools to set the timing? If I understand it they are just needed due to the fact that there is no oil pressure to pressure up the chain tensioners? With that in mind could I use my pre oiler that I have to build oil pressure up in the engine and pressurize the tensioners? If I do have to have the tool does anyone know of someone that I could rent it from for a few days? Thank you guys for all your help.

[tordenskjold]

Originally Posted by edwardneff94

I have a 3.2 that bent some valves, I have rebuilt the heads and have them ready to go back on, my question is do I have to have the 9599 tools to set the timing? If I understand it they are just needed due to the fact that there is no oil pressure to pressure up the chain tensioners? With that in mind could I use my pre oiler that I have to build oil pressure up in the engine and pressurize the tensioners? If I do have to have the tool does anyone know of someone that I could rent it from for a few days? Thank you guys for all your help.

I just used the tensioners themselves and it all worked well. Frankly I do not know why the tool needs to be used. Maybe someone else knows.

[BYprodriver]

You don't need the Porsche tool. Prior to installing the lifters/followers & 3 tensioners clean & test them. Submerge the parts in fresh, clean,hot oil & pump the plungers until all old dirty oil comes out. Install tensioners until they just contact the sealing rings but don't finish torque incase you need to disassemble for some reason. Set cam timing. Once everything is set & you are ready to proceed, torque tensioners & Reset cam timing.

[edwardneff94]

Thank you for the advice, I will use this method as soon as our weather get a bit warmer here, 16 degrees today.

[txhokie4life]

Originally Posted by BYprodriver

You don't need the Porsche tool. Prior to installing the lifters/followers & 3 tensioners clean & test them. Submerge the parts in fresh, clean,hot oil & pump the plungers until all old dirty oil comes out. Install tensioners until they just contact the sealing rings but don't finish torque incase you need to disassemble for some reason. Set cam timing. Once everything is set & you are ready to proceed, torque tensioners & Reset cam timing.

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