I am changing out the timing chain on my 2009 SS (127K miles).

Cloyes has two kits for the balance shaft chain, one with sprockets and one without.

What's the consensus here on whether to replace sprockets or not? It would save $30 but if they are really needed I will spend the extra money.

Steve

 

Get the kit without the sprockets, you really don’t need the crankshaft sprocket either, if you’re changing the timing chain, you won’t need the crank or VVT camshaft sprockets either

 

Whats the part number for the cloyes kit without the sprockets? Also I read somewhere it maybe a good idea to change the water pump when doing the timing chain.

 

Cloyes Timing Chain kit without sprockets: 9-4201SX. Rock Auto $82.

Cloyes Timing Chain kit with crankshaft sprocket: 9-4201SA. Rock auto $94.

Cloyes Timing Chain and balance shaft kit with crank sprockets for both chains and also includes water pump: 9-4201SAWP. Rock Auto $180.

Cloyes balance shaft chain kit without sprockets: 9-4202SX. Rock auto $55.

Cloyes balance shaft chain kit with sprockets: 9-4202S. Rock Auto $88.

Steve

 

Thanks , Steve