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[Dealmaster]

Just wondered the average cost for changing the timing chain in a VX220 N/A. I want to make sure I'm paying a fair rate at my local! Is this an engine out number or can it be done with engine in situ? I look forward to hearing from you all. Nick

Edited by Dealmaster, 01 July 2009 - 02:44 PM.

[vaux2008]

Ime quite sure the engine has to come out. And i have heard places charge about £1000 to do it.

[Zoobeef]

Engine can stay in and im sure it can be done for quite a bit less than that

[techieboy]

Engine in-situ. Engine mount needs releasing so that the engine can be lifted slightly on the drivers side to enable a timing chain cover bolt to be removed but, certainly not necessary to remove clam or engine. There's a mechanic called Bennie on the z22se who fits them for about £300 - I think. No idea what a Vauxhall dealership would charge or a VX specialist like TMS/Courtenay/etc.

[Zoobeef]

Just been reading through old posts and looks like Thorney quote for 6 hours labour plus parts, you would have to comfirm tho. Anyone have a guide for doing a timing chain, never done one before and would like to add the informaton to my skills Cheers Mark

[Dealmaster]

Glad it's looking like an Engine in place job and hopefully not £1k! Can anyone recommend anywhere in Scotland (Im based in Edinburgh) Nick

[slindborg]

4-8 hrs labour, £200 in bits (do the balancer chain too). jobs a goodun. DIY is easy, no need for fancy tools/lifts etc

[theolodian]

4-8 hrs labour, £200 in bits (do the balancer chain too). jobs a goodun.

DIY is easy, no need for fancy tools/lifts etc

I was just going to do the cam chain. Vocky said the balancer chain never goes.

There is the official VX guide on the NL speedster site, but Slindborg and others have suggested the Astra or Vectra book of lies (Haynes manual).

[slindborg]

4-8 hrs labour, £200 in bits (do the balancer chain too). jobs a goodun.

DIY is easy, no need for fancy tools/lifts etc

I was just going to do the cam chain. Vocky said the balancer chain never goes.

There is the official VX guide on the NL speedster site, but Slindborg and others have suggested the Astra or Vectra book of lies (Haynes manual).

I've a feeling my balancer tensioner probably makes racker but then its never failed so meh.
If its cheap then its worth doing while there, but its the owners call.

the tis is handy to get started, but then the haynes takes over in usefulness

[theolodian]

I've a feeling my balancer tensioner probably makes racker but then its never failed so meh.
If its cheap then its worth doing while there, but its the owners call.

I don't consider costing more than the cam chain to be "cheap".

Already £250 in service items on this engine as it is, not including oil!

[theolodian]

the tis is handy to get started, but then the haynes takes over in usefulness

All I care about is how to line it all up, and the torque values.

Manual, we don't need no stinking manual!

(Might change my tune when it comes to putting stuff back together. It all came apart with almost zero need for instructions. )

[slindborg]

the tis is handy to get started, but then the haynes takes over in usefulness

All I care about is how to line it all up, and the torque values.

Manual, we don't need no stinking manual!

(Might change my tune when it comes to putting stuff back together. It all came apart with almost zero need for instructions. )

torque, pah only pussies use torque values for anything other than head gaskets
and lining it up is simplez with the coloured links

[theolodian]

torque, pah only pussies use torque values for anything other than head gaskets
and lining it up is simplez with the coloured links

Yeah, once I find TDC.

I think every bolt on this engine is a stretch bolt. How much is 15 degrees again.

Edited by theolodian, 01 July 2009 - 06:28 PM.