keychange Posted December 13, 2020 Report Share Posted December 13, 2020 Hi - I have had some difficulty dating my TLR, I believe it is quite an early model, grey import from Japan to Oz. Engine MD09E 1005839. I decided to replace timing chain and guides ....no problems with the chain but the guides (Chinese off ebay) I have appear to be too short. They have correct numbers ie: Replaces OEM Part Number: 14500-427-000 (Tensionser), 14550-427-000 (Guide) But front guide only just sits in position and rear there is no way I can install top bolt .....at least 5mm short. Do these stretch. Pics below show old guides v new guides. Base and head gasket are correct thickness. Do you think they are just too short or am I missing something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djr Posted December 14, 2020 Report Share Posted December 14, 2020 They look like they are just too short, and forcing them to fit wont be a good idea - could break when fitting, or worse still could break later when running I would try and get some different ones personally 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markg Posted December 26, 2020 Report Share Posted December 26, 2020 You can still buy new from Honda. Only way to guarantee a good fit in my opinion. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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