dingo,

supergirl did not buy this car new. For all she knows it had a new timing chain just before she purchased it. It is a relatively small operation to check the chain as long as this engine/chassis combination allows enough room to turn the crankshaft with a wrench. Wouldn't it be better to check it before spending a large amount of money to replace a chain that doesn't need it?

Good luck,

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Larry Bible
'84 Euro 240D, 516K miles
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