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what timing chain do you recommend?

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Old 09-07-2010, 11:43 AM
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Double roller is all I use.
 
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im doing my chain in the next coupl weeks and im getting the Comp Cams double roller chain from summit...its like 48 bucks
 
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Old 09-07-2010, 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by merc225hp
I went with the Mopar performance dbl roller chain nice piece no issues when installing it, 3 different key ways in the crank gear to pick from.

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P5249267 Chain kit list 76.55 amount I paid 61.24
P5007709 Chain (Timing Chain Tensioner) list 39.10 31.28
P4876052 Front Cover Gasket list 10.95 10.95

Prices are in cdn $
went ahead and got the mopar double roller and tensioner on the way.
 
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Originally Posted by talon6
went ahead and got the mopar double roller and tensioner on the way.
What were the prices if you don't mind me asking?

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well after searching for the past couple hours, this was the cheapest place i could find.

http://www.monicattichrysler.com/com...namicIndex.asp

tensioner 28.90
double chain 56.95

they also have about the best price on the mopar full gasket set. 108.80

just donnt know if i want to go with the mopar gaskets or not.
 

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The felpros have worked for me in the past. You don't need the sleeve n seal if you aren't replacing the front main seal.
 
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I've got the sleeve sitting in the shed because I figured that I could just pull the balancer and put it on if it started leaking. It hasn't leaked yet.
 
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Have there been issues with our timing chain? i had my water pump changed on the dealers dollar when i bought it. after i picked it up the mech said that my chain was getting slack but they didnt want to pay for it. i wish he had called me before putting it together. that was at 105,000 im up to 138,000 now . i have great mid range but crap on low end. only cel is for front 02
 



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