Date: Sun, 24 Oct 1999 14:35:20 -0500 From: levinopsamAMvisi.com (levi) Subject: Re: Timing chain expected life
I'd say make sure your mech changes the tensioner whenever you've got the timing chain off. Mine didn't. Two months later, the tensioner broke - and the damage was extensive. They were VERRRY apologetic, but I don't go there any more! In article <s11vktm75n678nopsam.supernews.com>, "SmyrnaChuck" <chuckmillironsnopsamnacable.net> wrote: > Replace that chain!!!! I had the chain go on my beloved '86 9K T with > 146,000. I was coming back from vacation and 200 miles from home. The > engine just died and that was it. The repairs were quoted at between $2500 > and $3000...more than the car was worth in top condition. > > Please get that thing replaced...it will be a small price compared to > junking the car (not to mention getting home from the middle of nowhere on > I-95!)
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