1978 Chevy Malibu Timing Chain

1978 CHEVROLET MALIBU
300,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MALIBU RICK
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What are some ways that I can tell if my timing chain is bad wile runnng the engine or driving the car?



Car has original stock 305 engine.

Rick.
Apr 30, 2008 at 10:16 AM
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RASMATAZ
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The only way to tell is you have to remove the timing chain cover and measure the slack
Apr 30, 2008 at 10:43 AM
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