Many timing chain tensioners use oil pressure to operate as well as lubricate the chain. So oil pump failure and timing chain bind can be related. This car has a spring tensioner that does not use oil pressure. Your problem was most likely a clogged oil pickup screen. This will starve the pump. You need to change oil more often.
The timing should be 8 degrees
timing is adjusted by the ignition module and feed back from sensors
timing is 10 degree before TDC
If your talking about an ls1 then no it does not unless it is a high performance timing chain then it could be double
In the carb right behind the fuel intake line
it is a manual transmission
disconnect the tan wire connector on the passenger side wiring harness , that puts it in bypass mode, unlock dist. bolt and adjust timing. when set reconnect wiring connector.
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The 2008 Pontiac G6 has a timing chain that normally requires no maintenance.
The timing chain or belt on a 1999 Pontiac Firebird at 98,700 miles does not need to be changed unless it is showing signs of wear or breaks. There is an inspection plate that can be removed to check this. As far as changing other things at this mileage, consider changing the filter and fluid in the transmission. The engine oil should be changed every 3,000 to 5,000 miles.
Timing chain
It has a Timing Belt.