Replacing timing belt or chain

Tiny
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  • 1999 GMC SIERRA
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
When should I replace the timing belt or timing chain on a 1999 gmc sierra 8 cylinder 5.3 liter engine?
Friday, November 26th, 2010 AT 3:07 AM

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Tiny
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How often do you change you oil? If you keep up a good maintenance schedule, I would honestly leave it alone. It has a chain and it will last a very long time. You don't have a zero clearance engine so even if it broke you would have no issues. I would only change it if you have some chain noise.
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Friday, November 26th, 2010 AT 3:16 AM

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