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AussieGuy214

Post subject: l6 Timing Chain

Posted: Tue Jan 04, 2011 6:35 pm

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Kinda of a really obvious question :oops:

but... Approx how many Km's should one consider changing their timing chain on a 4.0L DOHC VCT l6?? :roll:

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Post subject: Re: l6 Timing Chain

Posted: Tue Jan 04, 2011 6:36 pm

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You don't. mines at 333k km and still no issues.

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Post subject: Re: l6 Timing Chain

Posted: Tue Jan 04, 2011 7:49 pm

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AFAIK there is no routine timetable for changing a chain, unlike a belt.
However chains do stretch over time so most people change them if they start making any noise.

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