To Chain or Not to Chain
 

here's the situation. i'm currently low on money, bought a 91' 240 and found out the timing chain needs to be replaced. went to the shop a got a quote for $1,000. i can't really afford that kind of stuff right now, so found this link...

http://www.**********/links/installs/timing_chain/

basically, is it worth it to have the shop do it for a G? or should i venture off into trying to do the install myself following those steps? if so, how accurate are those steps? could someone like me who hasn't done anything but an oil change before figure it out? what are some of your guys' experiences in changing it out and do you have any tips or advice to supplement those directions?

well when i purchased my 240, it didnt run cause the timing chain tensioner broke and the chain was rattleing around and tore a whole in the timing chain cover right next to a water jet, so this was letting water leak down in the oil pan and mix with the oil, not a pretty sight, but we tore it down replaced the metal timing chain cover and timing chain and fixed it, it took us a while cause we werent aware of the problem exactly and did other things before doing this, but it wasnt all to hard, just make sure you keep your timing straight which shouldnt be too hard, but it was worth doing it ourselves instead of getting it done saved alot of money the timing chain kits are about $100 at advanced or autozone

Save yourself the money and do it yourself. the ********** link tells you exactly what to do. You will save a lot of money, and learn a few things about your car!

yes, do it yourself. I've rebuilt a ford bronco II engine and did the timing on it, a ford taurus 3.0 V6 timing, and replaced the timing chain on a V6 dodge engine, it takes a few hours but its worth the money you'll save and the knowlege you'll gain doing it.

Damn no pictures good luck on that man.
If I was in your shoes I wouldnt think it twice! 1 g!!! change it yourself. With one g dude you can do a complete rebuild!! Plus some new pistones!

thx, i'm for sure gonna try and do it myself. is there anything i should be extra careful doing? for the shop to quote 1000, i'd assume there's something thats really hard to do. hopefully the instructions accurate and dummy proof.
anyone know about how long it should take to do?

if i was doing it, i would have the whole weekend free just incase of slowdowns or uninspected things.

Do it your self if you have the right tools. I did mine and yes that information looks accurate. I can tell you from experience take your time doing it don't rush and make sure everything is perfect. Since you are doing your chain also replace your timing chain tensioner and yoor timing chain guides. If your chain is going then I can garauntee you the tensioner and the guides are worn too since you have everything apart you might as well change them too they are not expensive. Good luck.:thumb:

ill do it for you for a grand ;)

since were on the subject my chain also needs to be replaced i wanted to know if there is a linkage between the chains or not.