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*JOKER* · 04-17-2002, 10:38 AM

Bad, bad, bad. Purchased a timing chain tensioner from an other than dealership source. It fit well, but when I went to replace the timing cover, the cover cracked due to the tensioner's bolt projecting out too far.

Do not purchase timing chain tensioner from any other source than GM!

If you do, make sure to measure the original bolt projection from the block and remeasure the replacement once in place. IMO, it's worth the $2.99 price difference and the 2 day wait for the GM part. @*& DAMMIT!

04-17-2002, 10:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
JOKER Surely you jest Join Date: May 2001 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 453	Warning: Timing chain, timing chain tensioner, timing cover, cam button Bad, bad, bad. Purchased a timing chain tensioner from an other than dealership source. It fit well, but when I went to replace the timing cover, the cover cracked due to the tensioner's bolt projecting out too far. Do not purchase timing chain tensioner from any other source than GM! If you do, make sure to measure the original bolt projection from the block and remeasure the replacement once in place. IMO, it's worth the $2.99 price difference and the 2 day wait for the GM part. *@& DAMMIT!** __________________ I know who your daddy. I was there on November 12, 1966 near Clendenin, West Virginia.