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I'm sure this has been brought up multiple times but I did a quick search and didn't find the exact info I was looking for. My timing chain broke in my 1.8 in my 1980 LUV and I was gonna replace it but I've heard I might have to pull the motor. I'm just wondering if this is true or not. I have a 2.6 I'm going to swap in eventually and if I have to pull the 1.8 to do this then I'd rather put the money into the swap rather than into a timing chain set and put my old motor back in. So i'd just basically like to know if I have to pull the motor to do a timing chain set with new tensioner, gears, etc. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you!

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1980 4x4 LUV, 3 inch body lift, 4.56 gears, 31x12.50r15 Super Swamper IROKs, Weber Carb, Electronic distributor,

I know u have to losen the pan and possably take the head loose and it is easyer with the hood off

You don't have to pull the head. It can be done in the truck in a 2 we, a 4wd can not due to the oil pan hitting the front axel.

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Well shit. Mine's 4wd. So i guess that means I'm pulling the motor lol. Sucks that it'll be a while before I can drive it but atleast it gives me an excuse to put my 2.6 in haha

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1980 4x4 LUV, 3 inch body lift, 4.56 gears, 31x12.50r15 Super Swamper IROKs, Weber Carb, Electronic distributor,

It's been a long time since I did this, wait for a few that know more to answer.

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Certified pilots, looking down on people since 1903.