A compression limiter retainer arrangement for a plastic chain guide is provided that minimizes the packaging requirements. The plastic chain guide contains an oblong aperture and a round aperture for mounting to an internal combustion engine. At least one radially inward protruding finger is present at each of the longitudinal ends of the oblong aperture to retain a first compression limiter. Additionally, at least one radially inward protruding finger can be placed proximate to the round aperture to retain an optional second compression limiter. The angular position of the radially inward protruding fingers is defined and limited for optimum chain guide packaging and performance.