13144AA130 Subaru GUIDE-CHAIN, Price: 27.12$, Weight: 0.045kg
| Make | Number | Name | Availability | Weight, kg | Ship in, Days | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Subaru |
13144AA130 |
GUIDE-CHAIN |
11 |
0.045 |
|
27.12$ |
Originals
| Make | Number | Name | Availability | Weight, kg | Processing, days | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subaru |
GUIDE-CHAIN
|
89 |
0.052
|
2-3
|
22.60$
|
Compatibility
Engine Timing Chain Guide ?οΈ
This timing chain guide is a small but critical piece inside the engine timing system. It is needed to keep the timing chain running in a straight, stable path so the camshaft and crankshaft stay perfectly synchronized. When timing stays correct, the engine starts easier, idles smoother, and delivers full power with less noise.
How It Works βοΈ
The guide supports the chain as it spins at high speed, working together with the tensioner to control slack. Its wear surface is designed to reduce friction and vibration, helping prevent chain whip during acceleration and sudden RPM changes. This protects gears, sprockets, and timing components from shock loads.
What Happens If It Breaks β
A worn or cracked guide can cause rattling on cold start, ticking noises, and unstable timing. If it fails completely, the chain may jump teeth, leading to misfires, poor performance, check engine light, and in severe cases valve-to-piston contact that can ruin the engine.
Compatible Models β
- Legacy
- Tribeca