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#2 of 6 Re: Jumped timing of a 2001 [chevyowner1] by gonogo May 23, 2007 (8:00 am)
Replying to: chevyowner1 (May 22, 2007 1:25 pm) Sorry, yes it is. The reason being it is rare for a chain to break. You stated it jumped timing, are you sure the chain didn't break. For the chain to get that loose you always hear slapping with the chain hitting the timing cover. I will assume it won't run at all now. Replies to this message: chevyowner1 (May 23, 2007 11:15 am) gonogo (May 25, 2007 7:54 am) chevyowner1 (May 29, 2007 2:13 pm) and 1 more...
#3 of 6 Re: Jumped timing of a 2001 [gonogo] by chevyowner1 May 23, 2007 (11:15 am)
Replying to: gonogo (May 23, 2007 8:00 am) Yes it is or isn't a non interference? The first mechanic I took it to said it jumped time. I have since had it towed to the dealer, and they have told me that they have removed the spark plugs and blew air into the engine and could not detect any leaks from the engine or the exhaust, but still they can't say for certain it will run if they put the new timing kit on, though they did say that the chances better now that they din't detect a leak. Also they are willing to do the kit for half what the other guys were asking. I'm holding off till I get some more opinions. Thanks for your reply. Replies to this message: gonogo (May 25, 2007 7:54 am) chevyowner1 (May 29, 2007 2:13 pm) gonogo (May 30, 2007 10:11 am)
#4 of 6 Re: Jumped timing of a 2001 [chevyowner1] by gonogo May 25, 2007 (7:54 am)
Replying to: chevyowner1 (May 23, 2007 11:15 am) It is a interference engine, you had it towed so it won't run? Can't really check for bent valves with timing chain problem, it times the valves. Replies to this message: chevyowner1 (May 29, 2007 2:13 pm) gonogo (May 30, 2007 10:11 am)
#5 of 6 Re: Jumped timing of a 2001 [gonogo] by chevyowner1 May 29, 2007 (2:13 pm)
Replying to: gonogo (May 25, 2007 7:54 am) Thanks for the reply but as it turns out it wasn't the timing chain at all, but the starter. The first mechanic was trying to rip me off, big time. I had it towed to the dealer and after they blow compressed air through the spark plug holes, oked them to replace the chain. They remove the gasket and get to the timing chain and find the chain is neither broken or loose. They then discover that all I need is a starter. Replies to this message: gonogo (May 30, 2007 10:11 am)
#6 of 6 Re: Jumped timing of a 2001 [chevyowner1] by gonogo May 30, 2007 (10:11 am)
Replying to: chevyowner1 (May 29, 2007 2:13 pm) Too bad for the unneeded work, but glad to see it is fixed.

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