| timing chain on a 240 - Click HERE for Original Thread |
| 70newport |
So im looking at buying a new car and found a 240 that says "runs good but needs new timing chain"????? how can an engine run good if it needs a new timing chain and if it can how hard is a new timing chain on those cars to do?
thanks,
Gary |
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| kouki240 |
| Could be the timing chain guide. If it's that, than its no problem. Just toss it out. But if it really is the timing chain, than it's not exactly easy. |
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| 70newport |
| k so not to sound stupid but what shoudl i be looking or listening for to tell if i actually do need to replace it? and any idea how much that would cost if i need to get it replaced professionally? |
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| kouki240 |
| If its coming from the top its probably the guide. If its coming from random areas than its probably the chain. Only way to be sure is pull off the valve cover. |
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| DeathBy240 |
| A dealer will charge you about $1200. But if you want an exact quote call a shop! |
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| 70newport |
Ok thanks for the help.
Gary |
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| 180sxforthewin |
| Maybe hes just going by the rule of thumb that a timing belt should be changed every 100 000kms. I dunno what it is for a timing chain though? If your buying a 3000 dollar 240 its not really worth it to replace a timing chain for 1500 bones. Better off swapping in a new motor. |
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| kouki240 |
quote:
Originally posted by 180sxforthewin
If your buying a 3000 dollar 240 its not really worth it to replace a timing chain for 1500 bones. Better off swapping in a new motor.
That's what I did :D |
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| 70newport |
ok well i think thats going to be out of my budget but now that you mention it sounds like a pretty good idea. what engine did you put in? where did you get it done? and if u dont mind me asking how much did it cost.
Gary |
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| kouki240 |
quote:
Originally posted by 70newport
ok well i think thats going to be out of my budget but now that you mention it sounds like a pretty good idea. what engine did you put in? where did you get it done? and if u dont mind me asking how much did it cost.
Gary
KA24DE
Did it myself
200 bucks including hoist :D |
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| 70newport |
oh lol haha. you feel like doing another one? lol haha. jk
yea i think by the time i purchased a new motor and got it installed i woudl be at a lot more than $1500 and the 240 i was looking at the guy wants $5000 for. so i think im pretty much screwed. looks like im going to end up with another dsm unless something else comes up. :p
Gary |
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| kouki240 |
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Originally posted by 70newport
looks like im going to end up with another dsm unless something else comes up. :p
Gary
Eww.. |
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| 70newport |
lol yea i want to get into somethign like a 240, skyline or an rx7 but as of right now i cant afford any of them really cuz i have to pay for school. any other ideas to stay out of another dsm would be appreciated lol.
Gary |
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| kouki240 |
| Might be selling my 240 soon :dunno: pretty cheap too |
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| 70newport |
Really!!:fingersx:
lol haha
well if you want send me a pm with a price, and if u have any idea of when that woudl be good too. the only really important thing is that i have it before the snow hits. let me know. |
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| THUD |
It probaly look a bit like this, this is from a 1996
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