Keeping tension on your timing chain is imperative for keeping the camshafts turning properly. The guide rails in your timing set keeps everything tracking properly. Although, these rails are made out of a plastic-like material, years of abrasion can wear parts of it away.
If the chain develops poor tension because of damage or excessive wear, the proper timing set can skip a tooth. This could potentially result in catastrophic damage ruining the engine. Replace the worn parts at the first sign of wear to prevent severe engine damage.
If you plan on attacking this job on the V8 on your own, make sure you have everything you need.? You'll also need an oil service kit, coolant?and special tools to complete the job professionally.? This kit has necessary gaskets and torque-to-yield hardware for all of the parts removed during timing chain service.
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