its is a big deal. your engine is an interference engine. if the timing chain breaks the engine is trashed. mine broke on me in traffic before i got to the tunnel. the engine has 3 chains on it. 2 in the front and 1 in the back. the engine has to be removed to get to the back one.

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Mud holes are like a pretty woman with an std, you want to hit but are scared of the consequences!

4wd is like a condom. i'd rather have it and not need it rather tan needing it and not having it!