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Old 07-31-2008, 04:19 PM
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This is what happens when the harmonic balancer bolt is not tight. Notice the key is NOT in one of the 3 notches of the timing chain. This is an expensive lesson in right-hand vs. left-hand threads and why you should tighten ALL your threads so your nuts don't fall off.

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