How do I know if my chain tensioner is bad?
Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Timing Chain Tensioner
- Engine may stall or run rough.
- Noise in the front of the engine (a rattle or rumble, associated with engine speed)
- Check Engine Light may illuminate and set misfire, camshaft sensor, and crankshaft sensor codes.
What happens if you don’t replace timing chain tensioner?
In truth, many things go wrong with the timing chain tensioner failing. When the tensioner goes bad, the chain may appear loose within its connected parts, causing it to fail. Again, the timing chain failure causes the engine to malfunction, and in extreme cases, the car would not run.
How much does it cost to replace a timing chain tensioner?
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.
When to change the timing belt on a Subaru Legacy?
For instance, Subaru recommends that the timing belt in the Legacy get an inspection every 30000 miles. That’s just an inspection, and they recommend a replacement every 105,000 miles. The recommended change time for a timing belt on a Subaru is actually pretty impressive compared to most other models of vehicles.
Why do you need a timing belt on a Subaru WRX STI?
If you are wondering why, it’s because the WRX STI is a high-performance vehicle with an engine that is typically under more stress than your average Subaru. The result of that is the process of replacing a timing belt is easier than replacing the timing chain. But that’s only because of the stress of a high-performance engine.
Do you need a timing belt or timing chain?
Subaru vehicles function the same as vehicles made by other manufacturers in this regard. Your Subaru engine needs to have either a timing belt or a timing chain in order to synchronize all the parts in this precisely timed system. Do Subarus Have a Timing Belt or a Timing Chain?
Why does my Subaru timing belt make a ticking sound?
As the timing belt begins to break down the teeth on the inside can break off and as it rotates between the camshaft and a crankshaft gear it can produce a ticking sound. The sound is not unlike a fast spinning roulette wheel in some vehicles.