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2008 Chevrolet Corvette Timing Chain

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  • OEM 2008 Chevrolet Corvette Chain Asm-Timing - 12646386
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    OEM (Genuine) 2008 Chevrolet Corvette Chain Asm-Timing

    PartNumber: 12646386
    $53.72 MSRP: $101.00
    You Save: $47.28 (47%)
    Product Specifications
    • Notes: W/O Supercharged; 7.0 Liter; Corvette
    • Other Names: Timing Chain
    • Item Dimensions: 5.8 x 2.9 x 0.7 inches
    • Item Weight: 0.70 Pounds
    • Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
    • Replaces: 88958608, 12552954, 12586482
    • Replaced by: 12646387
    • Part Description: 2008 Chevrolet Corvette Chain Asm-Timing
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    Vehicle Fitment
    • 2008 Chevrolet Corvette | 427, 427 Limited Edition Z06, 50th Anniversary Edition, 50th Anniversary Edition Pace Car, Base, Grand Sport, Indianapolis 500 Pace Car, Z06, Z06 Carbon, ZR1 | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 7.0 L GAS

FAQ for Timing Chain Repair

Q: What is the installation procedure for the timing chain?
A:
The procedure is to install the key into the crankshaft keyway, the crankshaft sprocket onto the front of the crankshaft, the sprocket onto the crankshaft, the timing chain tensioner and bolts, the automatic transmission flex plate or manual transmission flywheel and bolts and the oil pump.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
Q: What is the recommended torque for the timing chain tensioner and bolts?
A:
The recommended torque is 25 N.m (18 lb-ft).
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
Q: What is the removal procedure for the timing chain?
A:
The procedure is to remove the oil pump, the camshaft sprocket bolt, the camshaft sprocket, the bolts, and the crankshaft sprocket key.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022

FAQ for Other Repair Info

Q: How to remove the drive belt idler pulley?
A:
You can remove the accessory drive belt, loosen the drive belt Idler Pulley mounting bolt and then remove the drive belt idler pulley.
Q: What is the removal procedure for the drive belt tensioner?
A:
The procedure is to remove the accessory drive belt, the accessory drive Belt Tensioner bolts, and the accessory drive belt tensioner.
Q: How to remove the camshaft?
A:
You can remove the engine assembly, the crankshaft balancer, the oil level indicator tube, the left and right exhaust manifolds, the water pump, the water pump, the intake manifold, the engine valley cover, the coolant air bleed pipe, the left and right valve rocker arm covers, the valve rocker arms and push rods, the left and right cylinder heads, the valve lifters and the oil pan-to-front cover bolts. Then you can remove the front cover bolts, remove the front cover and gasket, rotate the engine to align the timing marks, remove the Camshaft sprocket bolts, remove the timing chain from the camshaft sprocket, and allow the timing chain to rest on the crankshaft sprocket and then remove the camshaft.