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lonelydrifter
08-24-2007, 12:59 PM
I was told by someone at enjuku that the upper timing chain guide that bolts into the head was not needed. Is this true or should I start looking for that little guy?

ntraserz
08-24-2007, 01:05 PM
technically it serves absolutely no purpose.. the other guides have contact with the chain. the very top "guide" doesnt. i left it cause it didnt have any affect on car either way

mRclARK1
08-24-2007, 01:07 PM
He speaks the truth. It's not needed, and tends to break and/or cause the timing chain to rattle against it. Pull the valve cover and it's two easy to get at bolts... done and done.

snappy
08-24-2007, 01:16 PM
Yep, I took mine out and cut down out the timing chain rattle a lot. I recommend you do it.

lonelydrifter
08-24-2007, 02:05 PM
Alright awesome guys, thanks for the input.