I'm in the process of replacing my 98 ls1 cam. The engine has 60k miles on it. When I checked the play in the timing chain it was 1/4 inch. I measured this with a ruler by first moving the chain to the left as far as it would go and then to the right as far as it would go. (Measuring one side of the chain from left to right. The haynes manual states replace if 5/8 play or more. I've installed the ASA cam and new springs. I didn't plan to change the timing chain and don't want to unless its necessary. Any help would be appreciated!

 

change it, its cheap insurance.

 

+1. You can get a Ls2 chain for $30.

 

whats the difference between a ls2 chain and a ls1 chain?, i thought poeple put the whol ls2 timing set in with a cam swap

 

he is doing a cam swap. the LS2 chain is a more robust unit. its just cheap insurance.

 

Certainly change it. I popped my LS6 chain at 45,000 miles.....

 

does the ls2 timing set fit without having to change or space out anything?