What do you need to know about timing chains?
A timing chain is made of metal, similar to a bicycle chain. Chain guides and silencers are used to keep the timing chain from vibrating. If you plan to replace a timing chain yourself, you will need to find the correct procedure to set the timing when a new chain is installed.
How much does it cost to replace a timing chain?
Prices for timing chain replacement may vary anywhere from $370 to $1,500 depending on the vehicle model. If you plan to replace a timing chain yourself, you will need to find the correct procedure to set the timing when a new chain is installed. You can find this type of information in the service manual for your vehicle.
How does a chain tensioner work on a timing chain?
A timing chain is kept under proper tension by a chain tensioner. A chain tensioner could be operated by a spring-loaded mechanism or oil pressure. Timing chain, tensioner and chain guides. See timing chain animation. Chain guides and silencers are used to keep the timing chain from vibrating. All these components wear too.
How long do timing chains last on a pushrod?
Timing chains are very durable and can easily last the life of the motor in modern cars. In the old days of pushrod motors with much shorter cam chains, No tensioner was used and the chains would easily last 100,000 miles.
A timing chain is made of metal, similar to a bicycle chain. Chain guides and silencers are used to keep the timing chain from vibrating. If you plan to replace a timing chain yourself, you will need to find the correct procedure to set the timing when a new chain is installed.
Prices for timing chain replacement may vary anywhere from $370 to $1,500 depending on the vehicle model. If you plan to replace a timing chain yourself, you will need to find the correct procedure to set the timing when a new chain is installed. You can find this type of information in the service manual for your vehicle.
A timing chain is kept under proper tension by a chain tensioner. A chain tensioner could be operated by a spring-loaded mechanism or oil pressure. Timing chain, tensioner and chain guides. See timing chain animation. Chain guides and silencers are used to keep the timing chain from vibrating. All these components wear too.
What causes the plastic on the timing chain to break?
When this occurs, slack in the chain tends to jerk and the plastic timing chain guides can break. We see many Ford modular engines with broken timing chain guides. The first symptom is usually a rattle on the start up. Because the timing chains are so long, they are supported by plastic guides.