INA US ZC-73165 timing chain kit for the 1965-1966 Buick Electra V8 6.6L, the 1966 Electra V8 7.0L and other vehicles links the crankshaft and camshaft so the engine stays in time. This engine timing chain kit leaves out oil pump drive and VVT components.
- Quiet operation, with a design made to endure high torque and harsh environmental conditions
- High-grade materials, with each component engineered for the torque spikes of the engine's operating range
- Precise tolerances on each component to minimize parasitic drag and keep wear low
- Testing and tolerance management at each critical manufacturing stage
- Chain smoothened, accurately set and pinned with precision control for low friction and even load distribution
Quick facts
- Part: INA US ZC-73165 timing chain kit
- Also called: engine timing chain kit
- Fits: the 1965-1966 Buick Electra V8 6.6L, the 1966 Electra V8 7.0L and other vehicles
- Condition: New
A rattle from the front of the engine, hard starting or uneven running can be signs of a stretched chain or worn sprockets. Before you replace this kit, rule out fuel and ignition faults, since those can cause rough running too.
Fits
Fitment includes the 1965 Buick Riviera V8 6.6L, the 1965-1966 Riviera V8 7.0L and the 1965-1966 Buick Wildcat V8 6.6L or 7.0L. If your Buick is not among these, look it up in the “Vehicles it fits” section.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Timing chains in the kit: 1
Build and materials
- Grade type: Premium
- Condition: New
- Country of origin: United States
In the box
One timing chain, a camshaft sprocket and a crankshaft sprocket. The tensioner, chain guides, gaskets and drive sprocket are not included. This listing is one kit, and each vehicle takes one.
Interchange: 9-6115
1173853 · 1175722 · 1350597 · 5591186100 · 73165
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This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
1173853, 1175722, 1350597, 5591186100, 9-6115, 73165
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the INA US ZC-73165 timing chain kit right for a 1965 Buick Riviera V8 6.6L?
Yes. INA US ZC-73165 fits the 1965 Buick Riviera V8 6.6L and the 1965-1966 Riviera V8 7.0L. Other Buicks are in the “Vehicles it fits” section.
Does the INA US ZC-73165 kit come with a tensioner and chain guides?
No. The tensioner, chain guides, gaskets and drive sprocket are not included. The kit has a timing chain, a camshaft sprocket and a crankshaft sprocket.
Does this timing chain kit include VVT or oil pump drive parts?
No. This kit excludes oil pump drive and VVT components. It covers the timing chain and the camshaft and crankshaft sprockets.
What can a worn timing chain sound like?
A rattle from the front of the engine or uneven running can be signs of chain or sprocket wear, though other faults cause them too. A shop can test the timing system.
How is the chain in this INA timing chain kit made?
The chain is smoothened, accurately set and pinned with precision control. The aim is low friction, even load distribution, reduced resistance and quiet operation.
