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Old 06-20-2006, 06:16 PM   #1
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Z24 timing chain

I recently replaced a water pump in my z24 cav along withe tensioner. Now there is slack between the two cams and I can't figure out why . the tensioner was replaced correctly and so was the water pump, Help!!
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Old 06-20-2006, 06:28 PM   #2
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Re: Z24 timing chain

when you replace the water pump you are suppose to replace the timing chain to so you can prevent that problem
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Re: Z24 timing chain

Is it possible that the timing chain stretched, i have never heard of that happening before
Also, why would it prevent any problems if it was fine before the water pump installation. Is it possible that i bought a water pump that is wrong one?
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Re: Z24 timing chain

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Originally Posted by gman4ever
when you replace the water pump you are suppose to replace the timing chain to so you can prevent that problem
i thought the same thing but i was told at a shop that you only need to change timing belts when changing the water pump... not chains.. but just what i was told, who knows.
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