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Old Apr 20, 2012 | 09:39 AM
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New timing chain as of April 2012

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Old Apr 20, 2012 | 09:49 AM
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Is this like a recall? Sorry, I'm not sure how this effects me and what I should do about it.
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Old Apr 20, 2012 | 09:59 AM
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Not a recall

Notification to dealers that there's a newer timing chain if a replacement is ordered
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Old Apr 20, 2012 | 10:15 AM
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Four model years later... we finally have a new timing chain for these engines. lol
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Old Apr 20, 2012 | 10:16 AM
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It's about time....
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Old Apr 20, 2012 | 11:19 AM
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There was actually a new chain already. This seems to either be the official announcement or a 3rd revision.

part numbers:
# 1140A073
# MN183891
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Old Apr 20, 2012 | 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by migs647
There was actually a new chain already. This seems to either be the official announcement or a 3rd revision.

part numbers:
# 1140A073
# MN183891
Correct

Think it's the official announcement since it was the only one on the generated tech list
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Old Apr 21, 2012 | 06:41 AM
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I had my timing chain stretch and they ordered me a new chain. I inquired why it was different and they said they just changed suppliers. BS!

Here is the chain that was in my car (2008 x)
http://i914.photobucket.com/albums/a...417_164912.jpg

Here is a pic of the chain they ordered me:
http://i914.photobucket.com/albums/a...419_121516.jpg

Look at the difference:
http://i914.photobucket.com/albums/a...ndom/chain.jpg

Looks like Mitsu is just sweeping it under the carpet
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Old Apr 21, 2012 | 07:09 AM
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So glad that there is a new chain again, its gonna be like the relay problem. Does this mean if you have the second revision chain should we check to see and worry about upgrading to this new third revision?
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Old Apr 21, 2012 | 07:20 AM
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Originally Posted by leo_99
I had my timing chain stretch and they ordered me a new chain. I inquired why it was different and they said they just changed suppliers. BS!

Here is the chain that was in my car (2008 x)
http://i914.photobucket.com/albums/a...417_164912.jpg

Here is a pic of the chain they ordered me:
http://i914.photobucket.com/albums/a...419_121516.jpg

Look at the difference:
http://i914.photobucket.com/albums/a...ndom/chain.jpg

Looks like Mitsu is just sweeping it under the carpet
^---- your links are broken
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Old Apr 21, 2012 | 08:33 AM
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sorry
http://i914.photobucket.com/albums/a...ndom/chain.jpg
There is them side by side

Here is mine
http://i914.photobucket.com/albums/a...417_164912.jpg

Here is the one they ordered
http://i914.photobucket.com/albums/a...419_121516.jpg
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Old Apr 21, 2012 | 09:49 AM
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Wow, what a difference. Awesome that someone has them side by side.
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Old Apr 21, 2012 | 04:17 PM
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Here's mine...stretched at 33k on an '08 gsr vs the new version installed last week
Attached Thumbnails New timing chain as of April 2012-imag0221.jpg  
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Old Apr 21, 2012 | 07:16 PM
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So do the 2012 have this new one .
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Old Apr 21, 2012 | 08:29 PM
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From what I understand, 2011s with a build date later than feb 2011 have the new chain.
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