mechanic tells me i need the timing chain replaced on my 05', 4.0 jeep with 150k miles...
curious to find out what this might cost for parts and installation.
curious to find out what this might cost for parts and installation.
that link is very informative...Stu said it took 4 hours. Parts will be around $100.
https://www.stu-offroad.com/engine/tchain/tchain-1.htm
In my realm of friends, timing chain should outlast the 4.0 engine's life.mechanic tells me i need the timing chain replaced on my 05', 4.0 jeep with 150k miles...
curious to find out what this might cost for parts and installation.
100K miles is not even close for the steel timing chain, it's more like every 250-300k miles. You're probably thinking of the rubber timing belt on the 2.4L engine whose replacement is more like every 70k miles or so.It may not ever fail, but they do stretch and wear. I don't know on the 4.0 but manufacturers do have replacement schedules for parts, if I had to guess, it is likely at 100,000.
100K miles is not even close for the steel timing chain, it's more like every 250-300k miles. You're probably thinking of the rubber timing belt on the 2.4L engine whose replacement is more like every 70k miles or so.
Anything can happen if an engine is abused. that's why I used the "usual" phrase in describing its usual lifespan.Could any user-errors accelerate the deterioration of the timing chain, like lack of oil changes or driving like an a-hole ( treating the Jeep like a Hellcat)?
Its like the old small block 350s. Or the 351s. I remember changing the timing chain often on those back in high school. But we tore the hell out of them v8s. I think the gas pedal back then was more of on off switch then a pedal.Anything can happen if an engine is abused. that's why I used the "usual" phrase in describing its usual lifespan.
This chain is sturdier than an a-hole.Could any user-errors accelerate the deterioration of the timing chain, like lack of oil changes or driving like an a-hole ( treating the Jeep like a Hellcat)?
May I ask what symptoms directed the mechanic to.make the timing chain diagnosis?mechanic tells me i need the timing chain replaced on my 05', 4.0 jeep with 150k miles...
curious to find out what this might cost for parts and installation.
He had an up coming car payment??May I ask what symptoms directed the mechanic to.make the timing chain diagnosis?
They just raised the shop rate and needed someone to be the first?He had an up coming car payment??