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Old 01-01-2020, 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Tom Vaught View Post
Interesting since the 4 cylinder engines and V6 engines in production typically have a internal chain tensioner that would take out any wear in the chain.

Also a smoking issue from turbo seal issues is caused by excessive crankcase pressures, or poor crankcase venting. The turbo needs a very low pressure in the oil pan to drain the CHRA properly.

Tom V.
There are several TSB's associated with stretched timing chains on the 3.5 EB.

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