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Rod King View Drop Down
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    Posted: 21 Jun 2011 at 8:32pm
Although the timing chains last forever what about the guides? my M52 has covered 150k and is still quiet.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote AndrewE Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 Sep 2011 at 6:24pm
Leave it well alone! Mine's done nearly 300'000 - I changed the chain and tensioner slipper rail whilst the front timing cover was off (oil leak) but they were all in serviceable condition.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Rod King Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 Sep 2011 at 6:58pm
Thanks for that -you don't know how relieved I amSmile
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