9-5063 — Engine Timing Chain Tensioner Guide

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The Importance of Clean, Quality Oil in Timing Chain Systems

Using the wrong oil is a common symptom that causes a vehicle’s timing chain to wear even quicker.Learn how dirty or incorrect oil affects timing chains, hydraulic tensioners, and VVT phasers—and why the specified oil and service interval matter.

Timing Chain System Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to common timing-chain questions, including replacement timing, warning signs, noise causes, oil requirements, and related repairs.

Engine Timing Chain Tensioner Guide

Engine Timing Chain Tensioner GuideStock Replacement

A timing chain guide serves as a track or guide, for the timing chain, connecting the crankshaft and camshaft. Designed to meet or exceed OEM performance requirements, Timing Guides, which are available in kits or as a stand-alone product, utilize the latest in design and material technology, ensuring quiet and maintenance-free experience.

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Extensively tested and measured for function, fitment, and durability to ensure optimal performance.
CAD designed and manufactured using premium materials.
Recommended that the chain tensioner(s), sprocket(s), and guide(s) also be replaced when the chain is replaced, as these components play a vital role in system stability and accurate timing.
Refer to our online catalog for detailed application-specific information.

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12 compatible vehicles

Make	Model	Year	Engine
Buick	Opel	1976-1979	L4 1.8L
Chevrolet	LUV	1976-1982	L4 1.8L
Chevrolet	S10	1982-1985	L4 1.9L
Chevrolet	S10 Blazer	1983-1984	L4 1.9L
GMC	S15	1982-1985	L4 1.9L
GMC	S15 Jimmy	1983-1984	L4 1.9L
Isuzu	I-Mark	1981-1985	L4 1.8L
Isuzu	Impulse	1983-1987	L4 1.9L
Isuzu	Impulse	1985-1987	L4 2.0L
Isuzu	Pickup	1981-1982	L4 1.8L

Make / Model	Year / Engine
BuickOpel	1976-1979L4 1.8L
ChevroletLUV	1976-1982L4 1.8L
ChevroletS10	1982-1985L4 1.9L
ChevroletS10 Blazer	1983-1984L4 1.9L
GMCS15	1982-1985L4 1.9L
GMCS15 Jimmy	1983-1984L4 1.9L
IsuzuI-Mark	1981-1985L4 1.8L
IsuzuImpulse	1983-1987L4 1.9L
IsuzuImpulse	1985-1987L4 2.0L
IsuzuPickup	1981-1982L4 1.8L