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    Hey guys just wondering if anyones had this happen. Its a 1990 LG5 block with 01 3100 heads intake and 99 3400 timing cover. The timing chain is rubbing the cover pretty good ... is there a clearance issue i dont know about? Thanks!

  • #2
    Is the chain old and stretched?
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    • #3
      No it was brand new, i havnt seen it for myself yet, the motors at the machine shop so im going to take a few pics and see for myself...

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      • #4
        is it a double roller chain?
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        • #5
          im not sure, i thought i got a stock replacement but i dont remember what the original one looked like either... I didnt know they made different ones beceuase i bought it at napa and i figured it was right...

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          • #6
            Ok yea i think it is doulbe roller, so why would they make these if they dont fit under the cover? What one should i use? thanks for the help

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            • #7
              They were for the RWD engines. Get the non roller chain, which is what the stocker is.
              Ben
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              • #8
                OK thanks A LOT!!!! WILL DO - I dont know why Napa would give me that when i clearly said 1990 3.1 BLOCK!

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                • #9
                  Umm, because there was a RWD 1990 3.1? If you don't specify exactly what you want, 90% of the time you will get the wrong part.
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