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Old 06-26-2009, 01:26 AM
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The long timing chains used in these engines do wear, but at a much slower rate then in say a belt driven OHC system. The likeliness of the chain outright breaking is just about as good as the chain breaking on your standard pushrod V8, so almost no risk at all