I'm not sure where the failure started, but I got the typical Camshaft Position Sensor code, after the car stalled at 45 mph... As you can see, it wasn't just the sensor...
(2.0L engine, 4wd)
$600 in parts so far, since many of the sprockets are only available through the dealer.
See the hole in the front cover?
Idler Sprocket is totally hosed.
Metal Chips Everywhere!!!
Upper Timing Chain Guide relocated
Last edited by sbelden28 : 09-01-2008 at 12:13 PM.
I guess that it's too late, since you've bought numerous parts, but I would have done a full damage accessment first. Pulling the head off and inspecting for bent valves, piston and cylinder damage would be more than appropriate.
How many miles on this engine? From outward appearance I'd say MANY. What has been it's maintenance history? It's time to look at the big picture and determine if further repair efforts (to include a bottom end inspection) are in order as well. At a minimum, you'll need to pull the pan and clean out the debris.
I wouldn't rule out simply replacing the entire engine with a good used replacement, especially if it's a currently high mileage engine AND you plan on keeping the vehicle.
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72' Chevy Nova, SB, A/C, pwr disk/drum & steering, one owner.
99' Suzuki Grand Vitara, 2.5 V-6, 4wd, 5spd.
53' Chevy 3100 Pick-up w/327, TH400 trans w/78' Nova rear.
03' Honda Odyssey (Momma's ride) Click for pics
I have not bought the parts yet, and I do realize that some parts are available in the aftermarket, as you mention, but being I need all the sprockets and cam gears, the prices I found online for the OEM versions were within a couple dollars of the aftermarket versions. $600 is for everything from an online parts dealer.
The tracker has 80,000 miles on it. Maintenance - eh...well, this was my fiance's car for a couple years before we got tother, so all I can say is that it has had regular oil changes, etc for the last 25,000 miles.
I can't justify sinking 4500 into a reman engine, into a car which is worth about the same, if not less.
As far as pulling the head, this is an interference engine? CRAP...I wouldn't have that was the case.
We don't plan to keep this vehicle, we just want it to last until this coming spring...(Late-April in Maine...LOL)
So, if this is an interference engine, and I pull the head, I'm into this at least for a set of gaskets on top of the $600...not cool...
There is definitely debris in the oil pan. I stuck a magnetic pickup tool into the pan in the gap created by the front cover being off, and it picked up lots of chunks...
So, if this is an interference engine, and I pull the head, I'm into this at least for a set of gaskets on top of the $600...not cool...
It is, and I hear ya'. But LESS cool is a probable new / reconditioned head. Add another $600. That's assuming that pistons and cylinders aren't damaged
I'd still keep a local used / boneyard engine in mind.
Those Maine salted roads are hard on an engine accessories and external appearance, huh. I almost forgot as a born and raised Massachusetts Yankee myself.
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72' Chevy Nova, SB, A/C, pwr disk/drum & steering, one owner.
99' Suzuki Grand Vitara, 2.5 V-6, 4wd, 5spd.
53' Chevy 3100 Pick-up w/327, TH400 trans w/78' Nova rear.
03' Honda Odyssey (Momma's ride) Click for pics
2002 Chevy Tracker Timing Chain Carnage
That's assuming that pistons and cylinders aren't damaged
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