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Well, I'm going to post before the jokes based on your title start to flood in.

I would consider the chain tensioners and covers a desired upgrade rather than a "molestation" though, technically, any change from factory specs could be considered a "molestation." In that same vein, a 2.7L engine with time certs to prevent stud pulling would be considered a desired upgrade rather than a molestation.

To me, a molestation would be a change beyond a bolt-on that is not easily reversible either because of the type of change or the cost to reverse. Addition of flairs or any sheet metal changes, incorrect interior for the year, non-matching engine and/or transmissions, panel cuts for speakers, would be examples of molestation, to me. Even bolt-ons (or bolt-offs) would be considered a molestation if they changed the original appearance of the car--ie. aftermarket wheels or removal of factory pieces.

If you want a "factory correct" car that has some defects due to the technology of the day, then any change from factory could be considered a molestation. Outside of collectors, however, most enthusiasts don't consider the upgrades you listed, along with others like Carrera oil coolers and tie-rods, as a molestation, IMO. If the car you describe is all original--paint, body, interior, engine, tranny, etc.--and only had the tensioners and valve covers changed, I would not consider that a molestation at all.