Broken Timing Chain - how big of a deal?

aimeefosz · Post by **aimeefosz** » Mon Mar 12, 2012 5:52 am

My timing chain is broken and I am wondering if I can drive it until I can get it into the shop (2 days) or if I shouldnt? I drive to work 50 miles a day...

Canker · Post by **Canker** » Mon Mar 12, 2012 5:54 am

If your car is running the timing chain isn't broken

aimeefosz · Post by **aimeefosz** » Mon Mar 12, 2012 6:06 am

weird - the guy at the shop said it was.... and that the crazy noise was it banging against the engine.....its 1500 to get fixed so im deciding whether its worth it on a car that has 187k on it.....

KNINE · Post by **KNINE** » Mon Mar 12, 2012 6:16 am

I would get a second opinion, but I wouldn't drive it far until you figure out what it is. Without hearinig it in person, it's hard to say what it might be.

chassan · Post by **chassan** » Mon Mar 12, 2012 6:16 am

Like canker said. If the timing chain is broken your car doesn't run. If your car is running the chain is not broken. If that be the case, I would strongly urge you to find another shop.

KNINE · Post by **KNINE** » Mon Mar 12, 2012 6:25 am

Yea, I'd like to see a car that runs with a broken timing chain. Oh, welcome to genvibe.

Broken Timing Chain - how big of a deal?

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