Timing Chain Questions ??

[joker305]

i want to do a new timing chain on my car does anyone know around how much labor will cost for this

[Hijacker]

It really depends on how much per labour hour the shop is going to charge and how many hours the book says it will take to perform. Also, the price can vary if they use genuine nissan parts or quality aftermarket parts.

I did a chain job on my old motor a few years ago, and I spent $150 on a Becks/Arnley TC kit. It had everything I needed. Tensioner, chain, cam sprockets, crank sprocket, updated tension slack and upper chain guides, plus all the o-rings and gaskets needed.

If you buy OE Nissan, $150 will cover the cost of the tensionor and chain. I think when I priced out a chain from Midway, it was about $280. I can't remember off the top of my head though.

Your best thing you can do is call up local shops and ask them how much a chain job will run.

[Emperor_Tha]

how long did it take u to do it. i've never dont a timing chain job.

[Hijacker]

I pulled my motor out to do the TC. I also replaced the clutch while I was at it, and I came down with the flu that week and was laid out for a while.

It took me the better part of 2 weeks just because of parts and being sick, but the actual job was a day's work for me.