Hey thanks guys!!!!

Carson357, did I hear you right? You're willing to help me out? I'll be more than happy to pay for your gas, your time and a provide bed to rest if you will give me a hand. My biggest problem is not having a decent manual and what I do have is sometimes referenced in German which doesn't translate to English very well.

I inspected the timing chain and guide rails (those plastic guides). What I found is that the driver's side top guide is loose and can be easily moved. On the passenger side the top guide rail is stiff and I am unable to move it. On both sides the bottom rails are stiff and can not be moved by hand. The timing chain appears to be a little loose, but since I have nothing as a reference I can only assume it has stretched some.

Here is a parts list I have come up with (with the help of you all here) to complete these repairs:

2 - 161800184 Cam Oiler; Camshaft Oiler Kit; 10mm
1 - 1170501616 Timing Chain Guide/Rail; Clamping Rail/Lever
2 - 1170520916 Timing Chain Guide/Rail; Cylinder Head Inner, Left/Right
2 - 1170520816 Timing Chain Guide/Rail; Left Cylinder Head; 143mm
1 - 1170521016 Timing Chain Guide/Rail; Left Lower Straight Rail at Crankcase; 114mm
1 - 1170501816 Timing Chain Guide/Rail; Right Lower Curved Rail at Crankcase; 115mm
1 - 0009977694 Timing Chain; Double Row 198 Link with Master Link
1 - 1160160521 Valve Cover Gasket; Left
1 - 1160160621 Valve Cover Gasket; Right
8 - 915035-000016 Valve Cover Grommet Gasket; Valve Cover Bolt Seal Ring; 6x10x1.5mm; Crush Type

Anything here I might have missed?

Questions:

1. I notice from the above parts list there is only one timing chain. Looking at the car I expected there would be one on each side. Since the parts supplier states only one, can I safely assume that this single chain goes between the two cams?

2. What kind of a job am I getting into here? If you look at my other threads you'll see I am not scared to tackle anything on this car:

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=164789
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=166796

but without a manual and specs, I'm not sure how to complete this job.

3. It seems I should replace the timing chain and all rails since I have no idea if any of this work has been done in the past. The vehicle has 140,000 mi on it and I'm sure it would be smart to do this job. If there are any tips or tricks of the trade regarding this work I surely would appreciate it. I am going to search out this entire forum for other posts on the subject as well.

Thanks again everyone,
-Tony-