reuse ls2 timing chain or not?
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Instructor
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well, i actually have a brand new LS2 chain that i bought and never used.
i guess my question is.... it is new and a direct replacement from what i got. should i throw a hundo at a C5R chain? or just use the new LS2?
also i would like opinions on upgrading to a high volume oil pump
i guess my question is.... it is new and a direct replacement from what i got. should i throw a hundo at a C5R chain? or just use the new LS2?
also i would like opinions on upgrading to a high volume oil pump
Last edited by titleist; Dec 29, 2012 at 09:02 PM. Reason: added
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Since you going through all the effort, I would change the chain. It's relatively low cost extra and zero additional work. I'd also consider the C5R chain for added reliability.
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Absolutely!!! I lost my motor last March due to a broken timing chain with an ASP pulley (best guess with input from Jason Katech). And that was with a C5R timing chain. Run a search if one of my treads back in the March or April 2012 timeframe for details.
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a plus to using the old one, again somewhat low mileage is its probably at it's stretched length now
but... sometimes for the piece of mind it's just worth replacing while you're in there
kindda like on some cars when you do timing belts, might as well do a water pump
but... sometimes for the piece of mind it's just worth replacing while you're in there
kindda like on some cars when you do timing belts, might as well do a water pump