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Jul 20, 2009 | 10:13 AM

#11

SgtB

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Originally Posted by m R g S r,Jul 20 2009, 12:11 PM

well with a thicker HG a little stretch is good...right?

No. The chain isn't really stretching that much. The roller wear is called stretch just because it's how it's always been done. Either way, the stretch isn't a good thing.

Jul 20, 2009 | 10:18 AM

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wadzii

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i have seen several sludged up k20's and k24's come in with vtc codes and severely stretched chains.

The f20/f22 chain setup is a bit different but chain stretch will throw off cam timing.

Jul 20, 2009 | 09:06 PM

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drhess06259

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I think with anything higher mileage i would replace it as it's only 70$ do you want to blow you newly rebuilt motor cause you saved $70? I am gunna put a new one on.....