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Old Feb 3, 2006 | 03:55 PM
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Car: 1990 Camaro RS
Engine: 3.1L v6
Transmission: 700r4 auto
loose timing chain

i went to replace my timing chain cover gasket. and the passenger side of the chain seems a bit loose. what would cause this? and what do i do to fix it? thanks...
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Old Feb 3, 2006 | 04:09 PM
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Car: 1985 Berlinetta
Engine: Megasquirted TPI
Transmission: Transgo 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.42
Over time the chain stretches. If the chain has about 70 K miles on it, I would replace the chain + chain tensioner to be on the safe side.
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