timing chain or gears

2000 GMC JIMMY
6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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GFDCAR1
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does a 2000 GMC Jimmy 4.3 have timing gears or a chain?
Feb 24, 2011 at 1:16 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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It has a chain. It's designed just like a 350.
Feb 24, 2011 at 1:25 AM
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GFDCAR1
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The parts place gave me what appears to be the balance shaft gear and the cam gear, they did no show a chain, any ideas or does the chain run the oil pump in this year model like the 5.3 engine?
Feb 24, 2011 at 1:39 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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It has a timing chain just like the 350 but it also has a balance shaft behind it. https://www.2carpros.com/images/external/131363446.gif
Feb 24, 2011 at 1:43 AM
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GFDCAR1
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thanks
Feb 24, 2011 at 1:48 AM
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