When to change timing chain
When to change timing chain
Hello I am the original owner of a 90 with about 150,000 miles on the car. I have not abused the car that much. A couple of races now and then. Drive it everyday not that hard but like to get on it when I get the urge. At how many miles should the timing chain be changed at. The car runs great and I have no problems. Does it give any signs that the chain is in need of changing? Also, I have back problems and will have to pay somebody to do the job. How much should I expect to pay. Is it a hard job?THANKS, Peabody
Just my opinion, but if the car is running well and you don't hear any strange noises from the top/front of the engine (a hollow metallic tapping sound), then I wouldn't worry about the chain. Technically, it's supposed to last the life of the engine.
I think the chances of your chain snapping without warning are slim. If you hear any weird noises from the front of the engine or the front of the valve cover, then you want to start thinking about timing chain/guides/tensioner replacement ASAP. You would hear the noise at start-up and at idle.
I think the chances of your chain snapping without warning are slim. If you hear any weird noises from the front of the engine or the front of the valve cover, then you want to start thinking about timing chain/guides/tensioner replacement ASAP. You would hear the noise at start-up and at idle.
BadMojo : "If you hear any weird noises from the front of the engine or the front of the valve cover"
i hear this sound when i start the engine... when i replace the oil.. the sound gone. and come back at 2-3 weeks ...
advice you to me to replace timing chain/guides/tensioner ?what happend if i dont replace it?
i hear this sound when i start the engine... when i replace the oil.. the sound gone. and come back at 2-3 weeks ...
advice you to me to replace timing chain/guides/tensioner ?what happend if i dont replace it?
Peobody,Timing chain in 240sx is design to last a lifetime. But the guides/tensioner wasn't. Quite a few people reported tensioner lose its tension after time (clog with dirt, etc etc) Resulted loose timing chain. Loose timing chain cause wear out, and snap eventually after some time.
The best way to make sure your timinig chain is still in good shape, is to remove your valve cover and visual inspection on your timing chain. It not hard for you to do, and don't take long time. Remember to turn your crank , in order to check the rest of the chain.
The best way to make sure your timinig chain is still in good shape, is to remove your valve cover and visual inspection on your timing chain. It not hard for you to do, and don't take long time. Remember to turn your crank , in order to check the rest of the chain.
Oh ya, on my 90 s13, to replace timing change you need to:
1.remove oil pan.2. remove valve cover3. remove mechanical fan.4. remove steering drive belt.5. remove a/c compressor belt.6. remove alternator belt7. remove crankshaft pulley8. remove oil pump9. remove ignition distributor10. remove timing chain and sprocket, including tensioner and guides.
Althought is not too difficult, is not fun Since is a tedious process, i replaced every belt, tensioner and guides, including oil pump This should last me another 5 years
1.remove oil pan.2. remove valve cover3. remove mechanical fan.4. remove steering drive belt.5. remove a/c compressor belt.6. remove alternator belt7. remove crankshaft pulley8. remove oil pump9. remove ignition distributor10. remove timing chain and sprocket, including tensioner and guides.
Althought is not too difficult, is not fun Since is a tedious process, i replaced every belt, tensioner and guides, including oil pump This should last me another 5 years
