Timing chain guides

100,000 MILES • 1.8L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JEFFREY PADBURY
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Top bolt missing on top of fixed timing chain guide. Will this hurt anything if it is not there?
May 15, 2020 at 9:13 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi Jeffrey,

I attached an exploded view below. Identify which part you are referring to. Also, was the bolt forgotten?

Let me know.
Joe
May 15, 2020 at 1:46 PM
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JEFFREY PADBURY
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Chain vibration damper, yes forgotten.
May 15, 2020 at 2:41 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It needs to be installed. That absorbs vibration and it will move without the top bolt. If you need directions for timing chain removal and replacement, let me know.

Joe
May 15, 2020 at 3:23 PM
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