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Old 05-18-2004, 10:18 AM
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Re: Engine Timing Issue?

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Originally Posted by jep5555
SES light indicates engine timing is off. Vehicle runs fine. Mechanic is telling me I need to replace the distributor and a sensor of some kind that is associated with it. Also saying the timing chain might need replacement. Seems like I would be seeing some performance issues if that were the case. Vehicle is 99 k1500 with 125k highway miles. Any opinions?
Has the distibutor been removed recently for any reason?
Is the code P1345?
If the dist. has not been out, I would pull it and look closely at the drive gear..it may be worn.
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