[JcubAfmNun]

This is my first time doing this. Mainly I need to know what tools I will need and in what order so I can rent/buy them as needed also if anyone could link a video for me I am having trouble knowinvg if the videos i find are on the correct engine. I have changed my own oil a few times on a civic other then that and a tire change I'm a newbie. Basically if I can pull this of I can have it so if anyone is willing to help I would greatly appreciate it.

 

[oldeerslayer]

Taking the leap from oil change to timing chain is a fairly big jump up. There are plenty of videos. You should watch them all. Just make sure the video is for a 2nd gen S10. Some of it can get a bit tricky, like getting the cooling fan off, getting the hub off the crank, and being very careful not to turn the engine at all while doing the actual replacement.
Here's a how to from this forum:

Another Timing Chain Replacement

I just did my timing chain recently. I thought I'd share.... I've scoured this site for info on the timing chain repair. The biggest thing I got out of it all was, go back with all GM parts, in particular the tensioner. Disassembly wasn't too bad, but for those of us who don't have an efan...

www.s10forum.com

I'd strongly recommend using GM parts. There are a number of online GM parts dealers that sell at better prices than your local Chevy stealership. Most are actually GM dealers doing a side hustle to make their parts dept. more profitable.
Here's one:

Engine for 2003 Chevrolet S10 | GM Parts Center

www.gmpartscenter.net

It's a Chevy dealer in AZ

 

[2.2s101995]

Watch a bunch of videos and buy a Hayne's manual. And don't buy a tensioner elimination kit. I don't have any personal experience with them but from reading a bunch of threads they are crap.

Rockauto has the complete kit for your truck for $18.

2003 CHEVROLET S10 PICKUP 2.2L L4 Timing Chain & Component Kit | RockAuto

RockAuto ships auto parts and body parts from over 300 manufacturers to customers' doors worldwide, all at warehouse prices. Easy to use parts catalog.

www.rockauto.com

 

[aitch]

Watch a bunch of videos and buy a Hayne's manual. And don't buy a tensioner elimination kit. I don't have any personal experience with them but from reading a bunch of threads they are crap.

Rockauto has the complete kit for your truck for $18.

2003 CHEVROLET S10 PICKUP 2.2L L4 Timing Chain & Component Kit | RockAuto

RockAuto ships auto parts and body parts from over 300 manufacturers to customers' doors worldwide, all at warehouse prices. Easy to use parts catalog.

www.rockauto.com

If looking for a service book, skip the Haynes Comic Book, and invest in a real FSM (Factory Service Manual) - it's $ well spent.

 

[oldeerslayer]

I usually agree on the FSMs, but for some reason post 2000 are insanely priced. Even over 20 years old.
Whatever you do do not waste any money on CD's or "digital" manuals. They are all junk.
At $290 this is the cheapest 03 FSM on ebay:

OEM 2003 CHEVROLET GMC BLAZER JIMMY S-10 SONOMA Shop Service Repair Manual | eBay

REPAIR MANUAL. Get the manuals the pros use. Complete service and maintenance procedures. In-depth, up-to-date information direct from the factory. Comprehensive service instructions and procedures.

www.ebay.com

I've been using my 98 manual for all my 98+ trucks and with the exception of changes in computers they really didn't change much thru 04. They're much less expensive. This one is around $80.

1998 Chevy S10 Shop Manual Set Pickup Blazer Chevrolet S 10 Repair Service Final | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 1998 Chevy S10 Shop Manual Set Pickup Blazer Chevrolet S 10 Repair Service Final at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

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[JcubAfmNun]

being very careful not to turn the engine at all while doing the actual replacement.

So, this is my first S10, when the issue happened that caused this situation the truck got hot and I guess there is some kind of a protection feature that stopped the truck from over heating that also makes the ignition lock or something like that because it currently doesn't turn over or really anything at all. When trying to crank it it just doesn't do anything. I assume this is something that can be reset or fixed once the timing chain is replaced. Does this info sound correct and do you know how to reset/fix this so the truck will crank once fixed?