When to replace timing chain?
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When to replace timing chain? Guys:
I'm gonna buy a 1999 T/A LS1 (6-speed) with 150,000 miles on it. The owner does not know if the timing chain was ever replaced.
(1) As such, should I replace the timing chain with an LS2 chain?
(2) How much will it cost at a shop to do the work (labor cost)?
I'm gonna buy a 1999 T/A LS1 (6-speed) with 150,000 miles on it. The owner does not know if the timing chain was ever replaced.
(1) As such, should I replace the timing chain with an LS2 chain?
(2) How much will it cost at a shop to do the work (labor cost)?
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From: Hartsdale, NY
The factory chain does stretch but rarely lets go like timing "belts" sometimes do.
Replacement involves draining and removing the radiator, removing the drive belts, removing the crank pulley and removing the timing housing cover to gain access to the chain and sprockets.
A new chain and sprockets can be had for under 100 claims.
If you going to all that work, I suggest getting a double chain setup which is strong and does not stretch much.
Replacement involves draining and removing the radiator, removing the drive belts, removing the crank pulley and removing the timing housing cover to gain access to the chain and sprockets.
A new chain and sprockets can be had for under 100 claims.
If you going to all that work, I suggest getting a double chain setup which is strong and does not stretch much.
