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      07-25-2015, 02:55 PM   #24
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Originally Posted by Jashley73 View Post
Timing chain mounted on the back of the engine... I know this is a play for NVH, but it definitely is a huge no-no from a maintenance perspective... Let's hope the chains/chain-guides are of a good design, or else $$$$$.
Timing chains on the back also means the vanos on the back. Sounds like a maintenance nightmare.
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