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Old 05-06-2008, 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Chadahar View Post
Have an Indy do a PPI and check the chain for stretch. if it has stretched, then it needs to be replaced or at the very least a new tensioner installed.
Read this and perhaps you could check the chain yourself, or show the indy how. http://www.peachparts.com/Wikka/M117TimingChain If the valve cover is off anyway, getting a 27mm socket on the crankbolt and turning the engine by hand to check the timing marks on the passenger camshaft is small potatos investment to find out if you really need to replace the chain. Lots of great discussion on this forum on this subject too, including using/not using offset woodruff keys to compensate for chain wear, and how to do the chain replacement if needed.
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