Timing chains set - help fitting please

[Mark 73 Stag]

Hi, at long last after nearly 2 years off the road due to lack of a garage and funds to restore my 1973 Stag the end is near to its getting back on the road (tax except as well). The only mechanical specialist fix i now need is the timing chain due to its % adjustment being close to the maximum comfort level.

I have ordered from EJ ward the German full set of sprockets, guides, tensioners, gaskets etc. and have also decide to replace the alternator belt and power steering belt as i understand these need to be removed whilst getting access to the timing chain.

Is there anyone who lives near to GU24 8ED (Chobham, near Woking, Surrey) where the car is being restored who would be happy to fit this set and belts for me and give me peace of mind?
I am happy to pay a fair hourly rate and petrol expenses whilst getting to car, getting it done properly is my main reason for posting on the forum where i have been inactive for many months sadly but hopefully very soon to have the beast back out on the road where the Stag belongs.

Many thanks in advance for any Stag owners happy to help out a mechanical numpty like me.

Cheers

Mark

[Staggard]

Hi, at long last after nearly 2 years off the road due to lack of a garage and funds to restore my 1973 Stag the end is near to its getting back on the road (tax except as well). The only mechanical specialist fix i now need is the timing chain due to its % adjustment being close to the maximum comfort level.

I have ordered from EJ ward the German full set of sprockets, guides, tensioners, gaskets etc. and have also decide to replace the alternator belt and power steering belt as i understand these need to be removed whilst getting access to the timing chain.

Is there anyone who lives near to GU24 8ED (Chobham, near Woking, Surrey) where the car is being restored who would be happy to fit this set and belts for me and give me peace of mind?
I am happy to pay a fair hourly rate and petrol expenses whilst getting to car, getting it done properly is my main reason for posting on the forum where i have been inactive for many months sadly but hopefully very soon to have the beast back out on the road where the Stag belongs.

Many thanks in advance for any Stag owners happy to help out a mechanical numpty like me.

Cheers

Mark

Russ (Kryten) is the chap you need, send him a PM. Graham

[KOY 23]

+2,

[jleyton]

3 :d (that's supposed to be a smile !)

[Mark 73 Stag]

Thanks, great idea

[Branyster]

Hi, at long last after nearly 2 years off the road due to lack of a garage and funds to restore my 1973 Stag the end is near to its getting back on the road (tax except as well). The only mechanical specialist fix i now need is the timing chain due to its % adjustment being close to the maximum comfort level.

I have ordered from EJ ward the German full set of sprockets, guides, tensioners, gaskets etc. and have also decide to replace the alternator belt and power steering belt as i understand these need to be removed whilst getting access to the timing chain.

Is there anyone who lives near to GU24 8ED (Chobham, near Woking, Surrey) where the car is being restored who would be happy to fit this set and belts for me and give me peace of mind?
I am happy to pay a fair hourly rate and petrol expenses whilst getting to car, getting it done properly is my main reason for posting on the forum where i have been inactive for many months sadly but hopefully very soon to have the beast back out on the road where the Stag belongs.

Many thanks in advance for any Stag owners happy to help out a mechanical numpty like me.

Cheers

Mark

Hi Mark, did you get your new Timing chains set fitted ?
Any special tools required ?
Regards,Nick

[v8ken]

Thought 3d was your hourly rate Julian.
Ken.

[richardthestag]

Hi Mark, did you get your new Timing chains set fitted ?
Any special tools required ?
Regards,Nick

No special tools aside from the workshop manual ;-)

Oh and a healthy selection of expletives

Maybe a impact wrench to get the crank bolt out, other more brutal methods are available ;-)

[Arbman Al]

I know the car is a Stag, but the postcode you gave for the restorers comes up with Millbrook Animal Centre RSPCA!

I'm not surprised they can't do timing chains!