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Old 01-24-2008, 06:36 PM
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Default Re: Timing belt replacement - What else should I get done at the same time?

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Originally Posted by Sanosuke View Post
Timing belts don't stretch? Thats not true. They do stretch over time. Sanosuke!
Technically you are correct, but timing belts don't stretch enough to retard valve timing. A stretched timing chain, on the other hand, can retard valve timing by up to 12-16 degrees.
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