I got my chain and gaskets from rockauto, got a good deal on one of the better brands(it escapes me at the moment...), so I went double on everythhing.

I'd do all the guides, the chain, the tensioner, AND the oil pump. My pump died the second I pulled it, it refused to prime on reinstall.

On the tensioner, do NOT fforget the oring, it is vital to keeping the chain guides from being slapped to death.

Get a tube of black RTV to deal with the top gasket issues, and be careful not to drop the 2 head bolts for the timing cover down into the pan.

It;s not that hard to do <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />


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1988 Power Ram 50 2.6 Long Bed
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