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Old 04-24-2015, 04:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Ears View Post
If that is the issue will my timing chain be loose and possibly damaged? I have a video of my car running but it wont let me post it.
There is an unlikely relationship between the bushings in either the oil drive or the intermediate shaft being worn and because of that the timing chain is done for...

...it is more likely that all of the parts have just gotten worn because they have been used.

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