How to remove and replace a timing chain on LS based engines (in depth)

This video will be a step by step breakdown on how to remove and replace a timing chain on all LS based engines with variable cam timing. This is roughly an 8 hour job, if it were to all be done in one go.

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Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
1:11 - Determining the timing chain needs to be replaced
2:38 - Beginning tear down
6:13 Draining the coolant
7:10 Water Pump off
7:46 More tear down
10:13 Removing the pulley
11:12 Even more tear down
13:49 Removing the oil pan
15:19 Inspecting the oil pan
16:02 Yes, more tear down
18:28 Comparing new and old timing chain
19:29 Installing new timing chain with variable cam timing
24:08 Oil pump reinstalled
25:13 Timing cover reinstalled
28:45 Reinstalling the crank pulley
30:05 Reinstalling the oil pan
30:32 Reassemble of everything else
31:57 Engine start up

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