1999 GMC Suburban timing chain

145,346 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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MACKLAREN
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when to chainge the timing chain I own a 1999
gmc suburban with 145346 miles
Jan 2, 2009 at 3:39 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

There is no set time to replace the timing chain, what you lay when you turn the crank a bit (remove the plugs first) backwards and forward, there is no tensioner so with excessive play the valve timing will be out a tittle as well, you should replace the chain and both gears as well, they will be sold as a set.

Mark (mhpautos)
Jan 2, 2009 at 7:03 PM
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