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Timing chain replacement?
Quote from Adam Wilson on August 20, 2022, 7:25 pmHi all
I've got a 2009 swift sport with nearly 73,000 miles on the clock.
A couple of days ago I noticed a "rattle" from the front of the engine on start up but put it down to the air con as I hadn't used it for ages.
The rattle is now noticeably worse, but I don't hear it at speed... Only really at idle or pulling away.
I'm wondering if it could be timing chain being worn/slapping. I had the car major serviced 1 years ago, interim service about 4 months ago and have only covered 6,000 miles in they time.
If the chain needs replacing, what kind of price am I looking at? Looks like the kit us just under £300... But what kind of labour cost am I looking at?
Cheers all
Adam
Hi all
I've got a 2009 swift sport with nearly 73,000 miles on the clock.
A couple of days ago I noticed a "rattle" from the front of the engine on start up but put it down to the air con as I hadn't used it for ages.
The rattle is now noticeably worse, but I don't hear it at speed... Only really at idle or pulling away.
I'm wondering if it could be timing chain being worn/slapping. I had the car major serviced 1 years ago, interim service about 4 months ago and have only covered 6,000 miles in they time.
If the chain needs replacing, what kind of price am I looking at? Looks like the kit us just under £300... But what kind of labour cost am I looking at?
Cheers all
Adam
Quote from Ken Foxcroft on August 21, 2022, 10:03 amReplacing the timing chain or belt is one of those jobs that I would take to a Suzuki specialist or dealer. If you take it to a garage and they mess it up you are wrecking your engine. You could end up with a real fight on your hands. With Suzuki you are getting a warranty with the work. Sure you will save some money with your local garage but is it worth it?
Replacing the timing chain or belt is one of those jobs that I would take to a Suzuki specialist or dealer. If you take it to a garage and they mess it up you are wrecking your engine. You could end up with a real fight on your hands. With Suzuki you are getting a warranty with the work. Sure you will save some money with your local garage but is it worth it?
