TIMING CHAIN BROKE, corey(VA)

[vacnsewmedic]

My brother gave me a 240sx hard top 1991, timing chain is broken and idler sprocket, I have a new chain and sprocket, Do I have to worry about valves or pistons being crushed. and is there a easy way to Time the car?

corey,

[Touchdown038]

If the chain is broken, then yes, there most likely is piston and/or valve damage. Best idea is just to check for yourself though.

[vacnsewmedic]

HEY IT WASN'T COMPLETE BROKEN OFF, BUT I DID HAVE SNAP IT OFF BECAUSE IT WAS TAPPING AND HITTING THE TENSIONER, I HAVE THE KIT AND JUST NEED TO GET IT TIMED

[s13sr20chris]

if the timing jumped you may have bent valves. try doing a compression test and a vacuum test.