I highly highly doubt it's faster to take out the motor to swap the chain and tensioner.
If it runs a bit then bogs out, it's likely only off a tooth or two at most. In which case, a new chain and tensioner and getting the timing right is by far your fastest and easiest and cheapest way to get things back running 100%.
My wife's Odyssey had the timing belt idler pulley bolt snap - idler pulley basically fell off, leaving hella slack in the belt. The belt was off 2 teeth and driven about 10 miles like this (father-in-law was driving, FML). It was fine - no piston-to-valve contact. And, it's listed as an Interference engine.
IMO, you should be OK with swapping chain and tensioner. If time is an issue, think of it this way: You are FAR LESS LIKELY to run into stubborn bolts, the need for special tools, and the need for a hoist and a warm garage for at least 2-3 days...
If it runs a bit then bogs out, it's likely only off a tooth or two at most. In which case, a new chain and tensioner and getting the timing right is by far your fastest and easiest and cheapest way to get things back running 100%.
My wife's Odyssey had the timing belt idler pulley bolt snap - idler pulley basically fell off, leaving hella slack in the belt. The belt was off 2 teeth and driven about 10 miles like this (father-in-law was driving, FML). It was fine - no piston-to-valve contact. And, it's listed as an Interference engine.
IMO, you should be OK with swapping chain and tensioner. If time is an issue, think of it this way: You are FAR LESS LIKELY to run into stubborn bolts, the need for special tools, and the need for a hoist and a warm garage for at least 2-3 days...
