How much would I expect to pay to have my timing chain replace? How hard is it to do it myself? I'm in a jam right now, and I need some info quick. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

 

Why are you replacing your timing chain???

 

The timing chain should last the life of the engine. It should never need to be replaced unless it is broken. I am not sure how to do it though.

 

sell your car, and get another one.

 

I had starting problems and brought the car to the mechanic, and they told me that the timing chain tensioner went bad, and caused "other problems" and that I need to change my timing chain....

 

Your timing chain tensioner may be bad and while you are in there you could replace the chain but it is not absolutely necessary.

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....t=timing+chain
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=354751
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....t=timing+chain
http://www.vqpower.com/v2/modules.ph...howpage&pid=73 (for water pump but you have to remove timing chain tensioner to get to it and it has pics)

Mine kind of grinds on cold starts but goes away. I may eventually replace it. I don't see how that would make starting problems though unless timing was off.

 

probably expensive - it takes time to get to the timing chain - if it needs to be replaced - and if they are charging by the hour - it's not cheap..... just my .02