Timing Chain Set for my 97 Cobra

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Dec 31, 2010 | 10:50 AM

#11

Moonshine

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From: Wa

So if I waited until 100k to change mine, I'll be fine? That's only 30k more miles. Just for preventative maintenance's sake.

Dec 31, 2010 | 10:59 AM

#12

mfj

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^I'm pretty sure that there is NO scheduled maintenance for timing chains like there is for timing belts. I mean, it should last you the life of the engine...

Dec 31, 2010 | 12:35 PM

#13

Moonshine

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I agree with you, but reading this post leads me to believe that they can/will become loose and sloppy.

Dec 31, 2010 | 01:50 PM

#14

ASSEMbler

Joined: Jul 2003

Posts: 27

From: NJ

Hard to get this kit, even harder to get the valve kit/ springs for had...

These parts are so much I almost wish I had gone roller with a 460bb.

Want cams so bad but $800+++

Ah well. Still love my gal.

Jan 3, 2011 | 08:32 AM

#15

1ATony

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From: NH

I did the chain on my fox when it hit 100 grand, it was pretty loose. I noticed a pretty big difference when I replaced it. The chains do wear and stretch.

Jan 4, 2011 | 05:23 AM

#16

Blackvenom01

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From: gahanna ohio

ya there supposed to last a life time!! the only thing that i have heard before is the slack adjusters could be replaced but its still not like a scheduled maintenance