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Review on πŸš€ Enhance Performance with COMP Cams 3203 High Energy Timing Chain Set for Small Block Chrysler by Scott Vazquez

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Perfect fit for my mother's 2000 Dodge Durango, check engine light no longer comes on

My mother's Dodge Durango has over 230,000 miles on the odometer and was showing signs of minor timing issues. The timing chain never changed, so I decided to change it. I'm glad because the old one was quite unkempt and stretched out which had the effect of a rubber band on the motor. This new chain fitted perfectly and was very easy to assemble. The tension is now balanced on both sides. Up until this point, her check engine light had been on for about 3 months. When I put everything back together I pulled the wire to the throttle position sensor to turn on the check engine light (having to remove the battery reset it). Of course, after two trips into town, the check engine light went out on its own for the first time in months since the problems began. I'm impressed that the original chain lasted over 230,000 miles, but I'm glad I was able to replace it with something I didn't think would end up lying on the side of the road. There is a noticeable difference in performance. The engine works much more precisely, no jerking when pressing the accelerator pedal quickly or when releasing the gas. I also need to replace the TPS sensor (it's falling apart, it's old) and the 02 sensors but this repair was a great solution to getting her truck running very quiet and smooth again. Looking at the build quality of these parts, this is the brand I would go to again if I needed something like this. Great price, fast shipping (it arrived MUCH sooner than this) and a great quality product. What more can I ask for? If it helps anyone, their truck has a 5.2 liter hemi with no voltage control components. While I do need a puller to remove the harmonic balancer, I do NOT need a puller to remove any of the timing chain sprockets. However, I have one on hand just in case. If it's not that easy, some people have suggested that I put the mechanism in the oven for a while. It was a very tight fit, as was the one that came loose, but I was able to just put it back on without using a hammer or anything (don't use a hammer to hammer these things in).

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