Thanks Guys-I am inclined to just put the chain back on, get it somewhat snug, and do a compression test and maybe even a leak down. Just trying to avoid throwing money and LOTS of work to do the guides and than have issues afterwards and realizing I should have just found another motor. The worse part of this project is, I have to remove the left front axle and differential to remove the left lower timing cover! The alternator/oil line bracket is bolted behind the diff, stupid stupid design

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Dave S.
Northeast
2003 4.6is
2005 E53 4.4
2003 E39 Msport(a REAL ONE!)
1959 Fiat 600