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Old 06-30-2005, 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by d.delano
Well I heard these engines like new chains and tensioners/rails after/near 100k
All depends on the maintenance which I will examine.
This only applies to the M117 and M116 V8's.

M103's and M104's have a very, very short chain, which also uses a ratcheting tensioner which keeps the chain tight.

The chains are never replaced on these inline 6 engines.
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