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Originally Posted by papason
I broke down and put my 94 PU in the shop. first they wanted to reset the timing chain thinking it jump a tooth. Now they want to replace it and some guides for $1600. It does not look like that hard of a job if I got the tools. Is this a fair amount?
IF I let them do it what should I get done at the same time as long as they are in there?
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NO - that is not a fair amount for a timing chain job. If you need the timing chain- the part is actually $120-140. If they are replacing the guides... you should know the why. Did the timing chain damage the pulleys or guides? How many guides? If it 'jumped' a tooth, are any of the teeth broken? Request all the used parts. Once the truck is split open, due a full tune-up (not overhaul!) - new plugs, new wires, new air filter, check hoses, water pump, belts, oil change (switch to synthetic) & maybe even service your injectors(costly $120). This at most is an $800-900 job. If you do nothing except the timing chain (you might need a timing chain-cover), this should set you back around $400-500, including labor. Make sure you insist on knowing EVERYTHING that is being done on your truck. $1600 is alot of work. Good luck.