Okay, I've already done a search and read a ton of threads.....my question is has anyone removed this and had problems afterward with the timing chain assembly?

I only ask because I plan to....the timing chain just started rubbing intermitently against this metal cover. There is almost no clearance between the chain and it to begin with. The chain/cam gears all appear to be okay per inspection guidelines.

 

Take it off, its not needed

 

i dont have the top one or the side one lol and im running fine just make sure ur tensioner isnt messed up

 

yeah take em both off

 

Done.....thanks for the input. Seems to have solved the noise issue.

 

take the other one off too

 

There isn't a way to check the tensioner without taking the front cover off is there?

 

you have to take toe front cover off to remove the right side guide, and you'll be able to see the upper tensioner as well. click the "garage guides" link in my sig for a writeup and pics.