Originally Posted by Jim Galbally
but then surely it then gets stuck on the bottom sprocket thingie (whatever its called) ?
im glad to hear its possible in situ tho
but it'd be handy to know how
You need to drop the front crossmember[1] and remove the sump and timing cover. The the chain then just pulls through.
[1] The engine needs supporting properly during this stage with an engine support bar. No bits of wood please!