How much does it cost to replace a car tensioner?
The average cost for a drive belt tensioner replacement is between $211 and $239. Labor costs are between $73 and $93, while parts are priced between $138 and $146.
How much does a timing belt tensioner cost?
The average cost for timing belt tensioner replacement is between $345 and $433. Labor costs are estimated between $257 and $325 while parts are priced between $88 and $108. This range does not include taxes and fees, and does not factor in your specific vehicle or unique location. Related repairs may also be needed.
How much does it cost to change a timing chain tensioner?
Timing chain tensioner replacement cost ideas- Typical costs may include Mechanic Repair Service and Car Parts cost. The average cost to replace timing chain tensioner is around US$1000 to US$1600. In which the service is around US$600 to US$1000 while aftermarket auto parts are estimated between US$450 and US$600.
How much does it cost to replace a chain tensioner on a Jaguar?
The dealer’s recommended fix was a new crate engine at a price of about $9K. That’s an expensive failure. Gwen – The Jag V8 you have uses a chain drive (like a bicycle chain) to drive the cams that open and close the engine’s valves.
Is it necessary to replace the tensioner with the timing belt?
If a new belt is over-tightened, it could fail prematurely, or even break. When that happens, the broken timing belt can also cause neighboring components to fail. Additionally, the timing belt’s teeth can develop stress cracks, or even detach. If the belt looks worn or damaged, it needs to be replaced.
Do you need to change timing chain on Jaguar XK?
My apologies for misleading you, our XK’s definitely have timing chains. The 4.2 in the X150 has the metal tensioner bodies and there is no need to replace just because the car is 10 years old. Yes the auxiliary belts are due a change if not already done but you can just look for signs of cracking.
Why did my timing chain snap on my Jaguar?
Chains stretch, tensioners have to use plastic cushions for the chain, guides can break and are the most likely reason a chain snapped and the engine was ruined (tensioner failure usually only shows as a sliped tooth which causes a missfire). At 22K miles you should be safe. Thank you everyone for clearing that up.
The dealer’s recommended fix was a new crate engine at a price of about $9K. That’s an expensive failure. Gwen – The Jag V8 you have uses a chain drive (like a bicycle chain) to drive the cams that open and close the engine’s valves.
Why are my cam chain tensioners breaking on my Jaguar?
(The new 4.2L version of the Jaguar AJ-V8 engine has double timing chains.) As a result of their weak design and other factors like engine overheating or poor maintenance, the plastic cam chain tensioners on 1997 to 2000 V8 Jaguars began to experience stress fractures, and so did some of the plastic guides.
What kind of tensioner do you use on a Jaguar?
We now use the metal-based third-generation tensioners exclusively when replacing cracked first- and second-generation Jaguar V8 tensioners. When a plastic tensioner shatters or wears to the point the cam chain becomes loose, a rattling around can be heard in the cam area at the front of the engine.
When did the Jaguar tensioner Bulletin come out?
In their Technical Service Bulletin No. X303-68 of February 2005, titled “Rattle From Engine on Start-up and Idle,” Jaguar states: This Technical Bulletin has been issued to address customer concerns of a rattle emanating from the engine on start-up and idle.