Should I replace Timing chain? newbie...
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Should I replace Timing chain? newbie...
Just bought a 70 delta 88 custom 455 a week ago. She's got just under 68,000 miles and drives great. Just had a tune up and timing is dead on. Everything seems ok but I am still worried about the timing chain... pretty sure its the original stock chain. I am going to have the engine totally rebuilt in the next year(I hope). If the chain broke would it ruin the engine? Does this car have the plastic coated timing gears? What was the recommended timing chain replacement interval? Can i drive for another 10,000 miles without to much worry? Thanks in advance!
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Just bought a 70 delta 88 custom 455 a week ago. She's got just under 68,000 miles and drives great. Just had a tune up and timing is dead on. Everything seems ok but I am still worried about the timing chain... pretty sure its the original stock chain. I am going to have the engine totally rebuilt in the next year(I hope). If the chain broke would it ruin the engine? Does this car have the plastic coated timing gears? What was the recommended timing chain replacement interval? Can i drive for another 10,000 miles without to much worry? Thanks in advance!
#5
When I pulled the front cover off of my engine, the first time, I was horrified to see that there was a plastic gear for the cam. Seems like that design was built for failure.
#8
With only 68,000 miles I would not worry about another 10k as long as your going to rebuild anyway. If you decide to wait longer to rebuild then I would replace the chain and gears. Just don't keep putting it of with the "I do it later" thing. Thats when a guy gets in trouble.
#9
thanks to everyone that responded. I really appreciate it. I feel a little better now. I have heard so many horror stories about newer cars and timing belts, but not too much about timing chains and these dreaded plastic coated gears. Its an amazing engine and with the tune up, new air and fuel filters and trans service and the removal of the A/C compressor the engine has already gained a lot of power. I know that there is a lot more potential in there. Thanks again.
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