hey has anyone else had to change timing chain 2 times in under 70,000? this is my second time changing it first time was under 40,000 please help!!
2006-06-26 13:28:01 · 8 answers · asked by wblm29 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Chevrolet
If you had it done twice in that time window it means you got stiffed the first time. If the dealer did it both times than you are a victim of flat rate repairs.
2006-06-26 13:32:53 · answer #1 · answered by jimmac7777 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Um, if you had a timing chain replaced you definitely got ripped off. Cavaliers have a timing belt. And don't listen to TJ he probably drives a honda.... Cavaliers are fine cars. Mines got 130,000 miles on it, also a 2000. Never done the belt.
2006-06-27 12:21:53 · answer #2 · answered by iwingameover 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cavalier's are not **** cars, I have an 03 and I love it. It's hard to answer this question just take it in to be looked at. Do not listen when people say they are bad cars mine has no problems at all. I had a mitsubishi before this, THAT was a **** car
2006-06-28 08:19:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hate to tell you this, but the cavalier is a cheaply made car. It still should not do this. If it were to keep doing this, sometime it will possibly ruin the motor. I would unload this coffin on wheels. Find yourself a more reliable car.
2006-06-26 20:48:13 · answer #4 · answered by T.J. N 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you have the finances, take it in for a complete engine diagnostic, preferably to a mechanic you know/trust, or your mechanic may be able to recommend someone. It may be something as simple as a starter problem, but it never hurts to leave nothing to chance. You may have that car for awhile.
2006-06-26 20:40:21 · answer #5 · answered by all things mystical 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you may have a defective tensioner or a defective installer... if the tensioner requires hydraulic pressure to keep it tight you may have a restriction in the oiling system or possibly using the wrong weight oil
2006-06-28 14:53:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may have been faulty parts or you are driving it very hard.
2006-06-26 20:38:53 · answer #7 · answered by Kiko 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no help with that but i have a gauge kit for that car if u are interested? do u have a tach in your car? mail me at mach_5_9@yahoo.com if u are interested
2006-06-26 23:19:40 · answer #8 · answered by mach_5_9 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋