Q: Timing chain

asked by on December 04, 2016

I am replacing the timing chain on my 2.7 engine the original gear sprockets water pump and crankshaft gear are a fine-tooth setup the replacement parts I bought have a larger teeth set up but all of the timing marks are the same is that going to make a difference in the engine

My car has 239786 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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