timing chain guides
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Topic: timing chain guides
Posted By: Rod King
Subject: timing chain guides
Date 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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Posted By: AndrewE
Date 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. |
Posted By: Rod King
Date Posted: 11 Sep 2011 at 6:58pm
Thanks for that -you don't know how relieved I am
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