Is my timing chain too loose?

[silviaz]

Look at videos on youtube the timing chain sits straight across the top with no  'U' shape in the middle between the 2 camshafts. but mine seems to have some play. (Keep in mind when i opened the engine there was no upper chain timing guide, apparently i need it but im not sure. Do I need it? is it a must?)

 

 

[Rusty Nuts]

Mate, cost conscious manufacturers don't usually add parts that are not needed. So put it back on. The chain is probably old and stretched.

Edited November 27, 2019 by Rusty Nuts

[silviaz]

Just now, Rusty Nuts said:

Mate, cost conscious manufacturers don't usually add parts that are not needed. So put it back on. The chain is probably old and stretched.

Yeah that's true but what is the purpose on the guide here? I can only think so it doesnt go upwards for some reason.

[Rusty Nuts]

Have not worked on this particular engine but on others it prevents the chain bouncing upwards and removing chunks of valve cover and can prevent it jumping off the cogs. Hence its name "guide"

Edited November 27, 2019 by Rusty Nuts

[Rusty Nuts]

Mate, wouldn't you be better off joining something like Zilvia.net 

[silviaz]

23 hours ago, Rusty Nuts said:

Mate, wouldn't you be better off joining something like Zilvia.net 

cause no one responds lol

[Rusty Nuts]

1 minute ago, silviaz said:

cause no one responds lol

Fair enough.