Timing Chain Questions
- 1974 BMW 740 problem
- I was told that my timing chain is going out or the timing belt im not sure if its a chain or timing belt or if there is 2 seperate timing ...
- Asked by dustinator4u2000 about 5 years ago - 5 Answers
- Lincoln mark vlll will crank but not start problem
- I have a 1997 Lincoln Mark Vlll, lsc. It has 112k miles, 4.6L V8 I have had a problem off an for the past 9 months. It will crank and not...
- Asked by shaegun about 5 years ago - 5 Answers
- 1999 Chevrolet Suburban problem
- I have a 1999 Chevy Suburban 5.7 "R" and am having a problem. The vehicle will not start. I have checked the spark, timing ...
- Asked by poconocar about 5 years ago - 1 Answer
- Starting problems problem
- I have a 87 Ford Bronco Auto Transmission 5.0L EFI fuel injected over 200K miles. Turning the key cranks the engine but won't start the ...
- Asked by thetopwizard about 5 years ago - 1 Answer
- Timing chain problem
- I have a 1994 Nissan Sentara, standard, 2 door XE. It has 130,000 miles on it. I recently purchased this car for $1000. My question is ...
- Asked by Maguilar about 5 years ago - 1 Answer
- Timin chain problem
- When are you supposed to replace the timing belt on a 2000 Saturn SL1? How much does it cost to have it replaced?
- Asked by Maguilar about 5 years ago - 2 Answers
- 1998 Mazda 626 problem
- Car turns over but won't start. checked fuel pressure and spark also compresion but still nothing. sparyed starting fluid and still nothing ...
- Asked by longrod about 5 years ago - 2 Answers
- Please help and as soon as i can i will donate... problem
- Pontiac Grand AM, 1994, 205,241ml, 2.3liter,... ok one day i came home just to leave promptly when i got back in to go it would not start. ...
- Asked by brokecargirl21 about 5 years ago - 1 Answer
- 1968 Chevrolet Nova problem
- I have a 68 chevy nova with a 307 and it has about 73,000 miles currently.My car wouln't start so i had it towed to a mechanics shop he said...
- Asked by gwilley about 5 years ago - 1 Answer
- Dome light comes on when braking problem
- I have a 2002 Chevy Cavalier 2.2L with 101,000 miles. My dome light seems to come on when i come to a stop. But soon shuts off after i ...
- Asked by Jenny57 about 5 years ago - 0 Answers
- 1997 Oldsmobile Other problem
- It started hard,while cold ran good. restarted three times warm no problem. 20 hours later won't start. fire at coils thur to plugs both ...
- Asked by thomas boyd about 5 years ago - 1 Answer
- Timing chain problem
- How do i remove and reinstall my timing chain on my 1993 nissan nx2000
- Asked by jbosw68 about 5 years ago - 0 Answers
- 1990 Pontiac Grand Am problem
- 1990 Pontiac Grand Am; 2.5 Liter L4 engine w/fuel injection, automatic lockup, EFI, and balance shafts; 3-speed automatic transmission; 111,...
- Asked by Zachary5928 about 5 years ago - 1 Answer
- 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier problem
- Ok, here is the deal got a 98 cavalier super cheap. automatic transmission (rebuilt by shop) car has 180,000 miles on it. the previous ...
- Asked by dyunysus about 5 years ago - 2 Answers
- Help! problem
- Hello I have a 1987 Ford Escort (4d, manual, 1.9L). my dad thinks is has over 200,000 miles on it (i'm not sure definetly). we bought it ...
- Asked by gorjus_george about 5 years ago - 1 Answer
- R&r crank pulley & harmonic balancer problem
- I have a 1994, Ford , Tempo, 2.3L, automatic, with 113K miles. Can you replace the crank pulley and harmonic balancer without pulling the ...
- Asked by Jerryo about 5 years ago - 3 Answers
- 1986 Toyota 4Runner problem
- Initially replaced Timing chain, dampeners, tensioner, head gasket and related gaskets. Upon restarting engine after the repair, it was very...
- Asked by jason_52x about 5 years ago - 3 Answers
- 1993 Buick Park Avenue problem
- 109,000 miles 3800 engine While driving the car, it just died. Started back and drove home with much difficulty(kept dying) Got home and ...
- Asked by David Marlow about 5 years ago - 1 Answer
- 1994 Ford F-150 problem
- I have a 1994 ford f150 5.0. 150,000 K First the truck was getting hot so I replaced raidiator, water pump and thermostat. Since I had it ...
- Asked by fordonyx about 5 years ago - 0 Answers
- Excessive overheating causing a no start problem
- I was helping out a friend and he has a 2000 chevy s10 2wd 2.2 4 cyl. 80000miles his description was as follows; excessive overheating ...
- Asked by brendan sullivan about 5 years ago - 1 Answer
- Brake problems? problem
- I have a Ford Taurus SE '99 V6 Automatic. Seven months ago I had to put in all new Brakes, pads, rotors. Understand it's gotta be done. ...
- Asked by thihue about 5 years ago - 1 Answer
- Engine cranks no fire problem
- I pulled into my driveway, shut the engine off and when I went to restart it would not start. This has happened once before and the timing ...
- Asked by Nathanial about 5 years ago - 1 Answer
- Backfires when put in to drive problem
- Hello, i got a 1988 silverado c1500 5.7 liter automatic. The engine was rebuilt 3 years ago guy said they put a cam in it for towing. it ran...
- Asked by bestautotech about 5 years ago - 1 Answer
- 1994 Ford Taurus problem
- Typ 3.0 engine 99333 mi, will not start, has spark (neighbor confirms he felt spark :shock: ), fuel (cannot confirm that injectors are ...
- Asked by DeWhel about 5 years ago - 0 Answers
- Engine will turn over, backfire but not start problem
- We have a 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee; mileage is at 200,000. aprx. It is an automatic 4wd with 5.2 engine. We have replaced the crank shaft &...
- Asked by Frankie Cryan about 5 years ago - 1 Answer
- 2001 Chevrolet Blazer problem
- 2001 Chevy Blazer; 57,000 miles; Automatic; 4X4 While driving on the highway several days ago, my blazer started "jerking" ever...
- Asked by rockychevy about 5 years ago - 1 Answer
- Timing chain problem
- 1996 2wd Chevy Suburban 154000mi 5.7 V8 I removed my intake manifold to repair a coolant leak. My question is, after all the trouble to get...
- Asked by BOB WILSON about 5 years ago - 1 Answer
- 1997 GMC Sierra problem
- 1997 GMC Siera 4x4 Z71. 5.7 Vortec engine.130,000 miles. Engine jumped time. Just replaced timing chain, gears, crankshaft sensor. Had ...
- Asked by JWLoyd about 5 years ago - 0 Answers
- 1999 Isuzu Other problem
- I have a 1999 Rodeo and a couple of years ago an oil change went wrong and blew my engine. It was replaced with a rebuilt engine. Now my ...
- Asked by swierenga about 5 years ago - 2 Answers
- 2000 Ford Taurus problem
- I have a 2000 Ford Taurus with DOHC engine, 119,000 miles. I replaced a head gasket. With the DOHC engine, you have to tear apart the whole ...
- Asked by blm about 5 years ago - 6 Answers
- Maxima chain servicing problem
- I have a 1994 Nissan Maxima 2.0l V6 (Japanese import in NZ) it has 97000 miles, I do all my own servicing but have not yet sourced a manual...
- Asked by Jafa39 about 5 years ago - 0 Answers
- Timing chain problem
- I have a ford explorer 4 door 4wd 1998 auto it has done 195000 kl when do i need to change the timing chain
- Asked by chris1 about 5 years ago - 0 Answers
- 2001 Dodge Intrepid problem
- I have a 2001 intrepid 2.7 . i have removed the moter and replaced it with another 2.7 that ran.now whats going on- the car will start if i ...
- Asked by grnhrn33 about 5 years ago - 0 Answers
- Trouble removing pulley and bolt from crankshaft problem
- I have a 1984 Mazda B2000 PU and I am having trouble removing the bolt from the crankshaft so that I can remove the timing chain cover. ...
- Asked by akr44 about 5 years ago - 1 Answer
- 1998 Dodge Stratus problem
- I have 1998 Dodge Stratus with 2.4 4cyl that has a vibration or throbbing that transmits to the hole car. It continues from idle to high rev...
- Asked by bob q about 5 years ago - 1 Answer
- 1999 Mercury Sable problem
- Does this car have a timing chain and/or belt, and if so, when should it be replaced? Thanks!
- Asked by dustyman about 5 years ago - 1 Answer
- Pistons hit valves? problem
- I have a 1989 sentra with a 1.6L 4cyl engine and 105,000 miles The person who had the car before me said it ran great until one day it lost...
- Asked by tomviles about 5 years ago - 2 Answers
- Help! girl scared to get ripped off at dealer problem
- Hello, I have a 1996 V6 4x2 extended cab toyota tacoma. I have had this car since it was brand new and it has been very good to me over the ...
- Asked by Dziabo about 5 years ago - 16 Answers
- Contour won't turn over after changing timing chain problem
- Drove my car to the Mechanic to have the timing chain fixed, according to the mechanic the guides were bad. the mechanic put everything back...
- Asked by rluna about 5 years ago - 1 Answer
- Engine overheating problem
- 1993 VW T4 Eurovan, 170,000 miles, 2.5 L diesel engine. Running hot & overheating at 70 mph. changed thermostat, drained and cleaned ...
- Asked by rufusrueben about 5 years ago - 0 Answers
- 1993 Nissan Truck problem
- I have a 1993 nissan truck, 150,000. I changed the timing chain, guide arms, tenssinors, and cran and camshaft sprokets about a weak ago. ...
- Asked by 93ka23e about 5 years ago - 1 Answer
- Crackling noise problem
- I have a 2002, toyota corolla, automatic, two wheel drive with about 96,000 miles. Every time I accelerate my car this loud "crackling&...
- Asked by aftonruralgirl about 5 years ago - 4 Answers
- Crankcase position sensor problem
- (1997 camaro 3.8 v6 auto) I recently changed the crankcase position sensor, and one of my questions is: do i need to take the car in to ...
- Asked by jdrake about 5 years ago - 1 Answer
- 1999 Pontiac Grand Am problem
- We have a 99 Grand Am 4 cyl. 2.4 l engine with 170,000 miles. We replaced timing chain,gears, coil plugs and oxygen sensor car is still ...
- Asked by JIm Pearce about 5 years ago - 0 Answers
- A6 misfire problem
- I have a misfire on my Audi A6 2.7t Quattro. It started on Cyl #3 and 4. I put in some fuel injector cleaner and replaced the plugs and Cyl...
- Asked by 14forest about 5 years ago - 5 Answers
- Help--very expensive estimate on car overheat problem
- I have a 94 toyota pick up with 260,000 miles on it. it is a 4 cylinder.Okay...so I got an estimate of 2300$ I was told my timing chain ...
- Asked by hatazcat about 5 years ago - 1 Answer
- 1998 Ford Explorer problem
- 1998 Ford Explorer Sport 2 dr 4.0 SOHC engine (VIN E) The timing chain tensioner is loose and causing a lot of noise and performance ...
- Asked by Goods71 about 5 years ago - 3 Answers
- Timing gear installation problem
- I recently bought a 1985 Nissan 720 4X4 with 128,000 miles. I had to replace the head gasket on the Z24 engine. I am trying to reinstall ...
- Asked by keith scriber about 5 years ago - 0 Answers
- Set timing problem
- Hello i have a 1993 honda civic ex 1.5 engine and i want to set the timing on it. it is supose to be at 16+2 but mine is at 9.6. there is no...
- Asked by mike23val about 5 years ago - 1 Answer
- Dodge ram truck has no guts problem
- I have a 1999 Dodge Ram 1500 w/318 V-8 and 87,000 miles on it. Whenever I drive it it seems as though it has no guts. When going uphill I ...
- Asked by Identcc about 5 years ago - 1 Answer
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