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yes, your timing chain keeps the valves in you engine, opening at the correct times in order for your engine to properly work. when the timing chain is NOT opening the valves at the Right time, the engine will "sputter" or have a rough idle. This is a telltale sin of a wearing chain. I would recommend you replace it as soon as possible so as to avoid your chain slipping, or breaking in your engine. This is NOT a job you can do yourself, unless you are DEAD SET on doing it. It may take you days to finish this, because you must either "tip" or pull out the engine in order to access all of the main components. This is a COSTLY process, as most shops charge around $1000 to change you timing chain. goodluck

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