VE timing chain problem

[MYVESSV8]

new crate engine $4900 why spend 4k on used

 

[SV6.07]

where can u get a crate NON SIDI Engine for $4900. did a search for my mate. and all i could find was SIDI crate engines.

 

[kuzman89]

eagle parts in dandenong sell the alloytec crate motor. Eagle Auto Parts - Home Page

 

[Big-Al]

The only damage a stretched timing chain will do to the engine is allow the pistons to strike the valves, a decent mechanic can replace the timing chain with the new spec unit and do a boroscope look in the motor through the spark plug holes and see if there are any marks on the piston crowns. Why spend money on a second hand motor of which you have no idea about it's history when you can fix the one you have for much less money?

I'd hardly say replacing the motor with a used one is peace of mind, out of ya mind perhaps!

 

[leif72]

i got quoted from 2 people for over 3000 to change timing chains, so an extra 800 or so for an engine with 40,000 less km`s on it, wasnt that bad, i was wondering what sort of people got on sites like this, as to what sort of response id get, now i know, just hope it helps someone to read this thread so as to be aware of the timing chain issue on these models, as i wasnt.

 

[RiCeY]

Get more quotes. You could easily buy another engine with the same issue.

And next time it pays to research a car before you buy it, not afterwards.

 

[leif72]

Fully agree with you, wish i had the time to hunt down a cheaper quote, and yes, i should of researched the car before hand, at the end of the day, ive spent 14,000 on a car thats still worth around that, if id have gotten a quote for 1700 or 2000, i wouldve gone for that though

 

[Big-Al]

3000 to change a timing chain on an LS engine? Could get a cam put in for that money.

 

[anarklov3r]

3000 to change a timing chain on an LS engine? Could get a cam put in for that money.

Its not an LS engine, its an Alloytech

 

[Troy711]

3000 to change a timing chain on an LS engine? Could get a cam put in for that money.

He's talking about an Alloytec.