Thread: 9 degrees of chain stretch
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Old 09-19-2011, 01:46 PM
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So it looks like the pins are a special-order item.

I'm interested in opinions -- is it typical to replace the pins along with the guides? Or are the pins typically durable enough to go beyond 300k miles?

Thanks for the kind words about the conversion, guys
I would guess not. However when they are out is the best time to replace the pins with knackered threads - if you are unsure do a trial fit out of the car and see what you think.
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