I was driving about 80 miles an hour and my truck back fired bad, then every thing went dead. It won't restart and my step dad said its the timing belt. that it skiped time or lost time or did something with time. It's a 91 chevy blazer 4.3 liter, 4wheel drive. every place I call they quote me like $500.00 is there any other thing that could be wrong that will be cheaper? or is there a cheper way of getting this timing thing fixed?
2007-02-01 06:06:40 · 9 answers · asked by Missy S 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
4.3 does not have a belt, it has a timing chain. Have it check out by someone that knows what they are doing.
How can everybody say it is belt or chain. You have no idea whats wrong with her car without looking at it first.
2007-02-01 12:09:11 · answer #1 · answered by TonynNC 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not good!!! Spend the money and get it over with if your going to keep it. Make sure that it is done at a reputable shop or it could turn into a very bad experience. In reference to the timing chain/belt.
2007-02-01 07:22:20 · answer #2 · answered by Bear 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would have to agree with the TIMING BELT/CHAIN. The price on the parts should be around $125.00/$175.00 & the rest is all labor.Endless you can do it or have a friend that knows what they are doing you're stuck.But $500 is really not to bad of a price.Then again do you want to sink that into a vehicle that is 15 yrs. old.There is a lot to think about here condition of vehicle,odometer reading,the general care the vehicle has recieved,etc.
2007-02-01 06:16:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-23 20:43:37 · answer #4 · answered by strait 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unforturnately, if you poor money into a vehical that is 16 years old, you will be making a mistake. It won't be long until you have several more pricey repairs to make. I would be looking to unload if I were you. Best of luck!
2007-02-01 06:17:08 · answer #5 · answered by Coach Cool 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Timing belt/chain is correct. you should of done preventive maintainance, now your valves are screwed up as well. Its gonna be more than $500
2007-02-01 06:15:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
pray its only 500 dollars. it a jumped timing chain is all that happened you are lucky. sorry 4 u
2007-02-01 06:28:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are no blazers with timing belts, time to get it towed to a mechanic.
2007-02-01 06:24:59 · answer #8 · answered by done wrenching 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
its the timing chain and unfortunately it is not a cheap repair just have to shop around
2007-02-01 06:12:08 · answer #9 · answered by marfanman00000 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋