hey guys, had alot of great help on here so far....have another simpler question...in regards to my 98 Sunfire GT (2.4L) with 247,000kms.....i want to replace my timing chain, gasket (obviously) and the tensioner. I called NAPA auto parts and for the KIT, which included:

- Timing chain
- Timing Chain Housing Gasket
- Rubber guides
- Tensioner
- Sprokets (?)

I need to change it because apparently whoever changed it last didnt reset the tensioner properly!? All this i was quoted with tax 664$ CDN!!! What is so expensive??? i thought the timing chain and gasket were cheap! Do i really need the sprokets? im sure thats what he called them, im guessing those are the gears that turn the chain....im having a friend do the work, i just needed to get him the parts....how much SHOULD i be looking at for the chain, gasket, guides and tensioner? Because 664$ just for parts is OUTRAGEOUS!

Thanks guys.

in the US, ours are bout $250US for the set. u can save money, and have more reliablity if u have them give u a spring tensioner instead of a hydraulic tensioner.

It's imposible to be that expensive. I got my whole set for the 2.3 for less than 100$ CAD.

I'll cehck with my machine shop and I'll let you know. It shouldn't be over 200$ CAD.



Gilles
2.3 Ho

well i called back and said i didnt want the gears, just asked for individual parts....this is what he said:
tensioner 158.80, guides 167.34, gasket 122.80$, timing chain 105$....altogether like 553$...!! thats insane...i wanted to do this weekend, but thats way too much....any other suggestions where i can get them?

He's ripping you off. my timming set for the 2.3 cost me like 60$ CAD. The guide were around 45$ CAD for the 3. ...



Gilles
2.3 Ho

ya im being told that by many people....where else can i go to get the kit?

well tried calling again:

Timing chain $88
Gasket 98.60
Tensioner 120.09
Guides (4) 135.83

Kit (includes chain and sprokets) 365.32

Thats better than before, but still seems rather pricey....but ive called everywhere i can think of....guess i better get saving LOL

check northernautopart.com, CALL them and ask them for a full timing set.
its around 135$ US for chain, tensioner, guide, sproket, shoes. the only thing you wll have to buy is the gasketwhich you could order from rockauto.com.
i got my set on northernautopart and a couple parts from rockauto.

Mfk-223 wrote:He's ripping you off. my timming set for the 2.3 cost me like 60$ CAD. The guide were around 45$ CAD for the 3. ...

sorry to say this but SHUT UP you got a different engine with a different setup not all engines are created equally

Check my registry d*** head.

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Also, in case you didn't know, the 2.4 is the 2.3 son. Also, I had a price list for the 2.4 parts and it's not that expensive. So take your stupid noob comment and put it somewhere.



Gilles
2.3 Ho

Ken, I just checked the pirce because the dumb @ noob over me pissed me off.

The price I have for the 2.4 timming kit is 290$.

But you can do like Magik said. I got a set of rings from them at a really cheap price.



Gilles
2.3 Ho

awesome i learned something today sorry didnt check all i saw was the beretta sig

LOL Geez guys, dont get all in a tiff...thanks for the info i will check it out....much appreciated

thanks guys, i called those 2 places...

Northern Auto - 133.79 USD for the kit, plus 15$ shipping...

Rock Auto - like 10$ for the tensioner shoe and 42$ for the gasket

altogether for everything including taxes shipping and convert to CDN $...will run me no more than 325$....MUCH better than 664$ here...LOL...thanks alot guys!!!

the tensioner shoe is included in the northern auto part kit, dont buy it from rockauto!

oh...ok....the guy told me it WAS NOT included....hmmm...gues ill check again when i place the order tomorrow or Monday...thanks

well... on the set i bought, at same price, i'm 100% sure there was a tensioner in the kit.
but you should recheck, maybe they stop including it.

tensioner shoe i mean... lol

well i just got the package today...was impressed with the speed....cost me altogether (including customs and sales tax here) 209$ Canadian.....now just waiting for the gasket from Rock Auto...thanks a million guys...now ive read the procedure on changing the chain, tensioner and such...looks fairly uncomplicated....but im not sure about changing the gears while keeping them "timed"...any help on this would be great please