How do I know If my timing chain needs to be replace?

Post by **StonedRhyder** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 12:46 pm

Hey everyone! Just bought my 1st 240sx ka coupe (bone stock) last weekend. It has 157k on it, and I'm wondering when I should replace the timing chain or how I can tell If I should change it.

Post by **Vegascorbin** » Fri Feb 27, 2009 10:12 am

Just my personal opnion but I would change it with that many miles. Better to do it on your schedule rather than wait for problems.

Generaly you will hear a rattle from the engine when the chain and/or guides are worn.

Consider replaceing the oil pump when you do the timing chain. Would have saved our 1st engine if we had done that.

Post by **vancouverbc** » Fri Feb 27, 2009 12:17 pm

StonedRhyder wrote:Hey everyone! Just bought my 1st 240sx ka coupe (bone stock) last weekend. It has 157k on it, and I'm wondering when I should replace the timing chain or how I can tell If I should change it.

normally, you dont have to replace on the 91-93. different story for the 89-90. look up timing in tutorials

Post by **vancouverbc** » Fri Feb 27, 2009 12:25 pm

Post by **Vegascorbin** » Fri Feb 27, 2009 6:12 pm

Thanks Vancouver.

I totaly missed the year of the car.

Post by **PapaSmurf2k3** » Tue Mar 03, 2009 2:41 pm

replacing the chain is a BIG job (and expensive when replacing the oil pump too)... but the chain is intended to last the life of the vehicle.

How do I know If my timing chain needs to be replace?

How do I know If my timing chain needs to be replace?

Re: How do I know If my timing chain needs to be replace? (StonedRhyder)

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Re: How do I know If my timing chain needs to be replace? (vancouverbc)

Re: How do I know If my timing chain needs to be replace? (vancouverbc)

Re: How do I know If my timing chain needs to be replace? (Vegascorbin)

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