Timing Chain Garages in Melksham

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Top garages for Timing Chain in Melksham (14 found)
Meads Of Melksham
13 Jobs Completed
Melksham
5.0 / 5

Mead's of Melksham is a small, family run, independent garage that undertakes servicing and repairs for all makes and models of cars and vans. Kevan Freeland opened the b

A1-tuning
43 Jobs Completed
Trowbridge
5.0 / 5

A1-tuning is a tuning and carbon cleaning specialist who also carry out servicing and repairs. We carry out all types of repairs. We are based in westbury, but also do so

AudiVW Centre.
26 Jobs Completed
Bromham
5.0 / 5

Welcome Audi VW Centre Specialist Volkswagen Audi Group Car Sales and Servicing - Volkswagen, Audi, Seat and Skoda. We are proud of our customer service and regular

Autocare Trowbridge
11 Jobs Completed
Trowbridge
4.5 / 5

Autocare Trowbridge as been established since 1996. We are based in Trowbridge Wiltshire. We recently moved into a much larger unite and we have the capability and facili

N L Motor Services
2 Job Completed
Trowbridge
5.0 / 5

We are a small garage in Trowbridge Wiltshire, offering a friendly professional service at a fraction of the price to main dealership. We are a Vw Audi group specialist w

Hinton Services Ltd
10 Jobs Completed
Trowbridge
4.5 / 5

We, at Hinton Services located in Wiltshire, just off the A350 are ready to tackle your car's demands. Whether your problem is big or small, we can take all of your vehic

KRC Motors Ltd
Member since 30 January 2017
Bradford on Avon

Family run business with over 25 years experience. We service, repair & MOT all makes and models of cars, vans and light commercial vehicles. KRC Motors are a fam

Melksham CarCare Centre
Member since 07 September 2011
Melksham

"Melksham Car Care Centre is your local garage offering reliable motor repairs and servicing. Being a small independent business, we like to think you're treated better a

DMC Auto Engineers Ltd
Member since 15 August 2012
Trowbridge

"We are a small local company run by Steven Cade and Steven Milsom.We have been open since 2000, we have been in the motor trade in the Trowbridge area for over 20 years

Angell Motors
Member since 15 August 2012
Melksham

"Angell Motors was established in 1983. The owner, Stuart Seymour, offers a friendly and reliable service and is experienced in the repair and maintenance of all makes an

Auto-Tech
Member since 25 September 2012
Melksham

"We are located on the New Broughton Road in Melksham, Wiltshire. We can provide onsite servicing and MOT's, we look forward to receiving your enquiries. "

Autocare MOT Centre
Member since 13 December 2018
Trowbridge

Autocare MOT Centre

Mattech Motor Company Ltd
Member since 12 December 2019
Trowbridge

I'm based in Trowbridge, Wiltshire. Have more than 30 years experience in car repairs. Had garage, but very expensive to run business. Now I start mobile mechanic until s

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Timing Chain Repair Prices

What is a Timing Chain?

A timing chain is metal chain which works in a similar fashion to a bike chain in its function. The timing chain runs inside a car engine and is responsible for moving connecting the crankshaft to the camshaft to create motion.

The timing chain, like almost every car part, is a vital part which need to be work at optimal capacity in order for a car to be driven properly.


What does a Timing Chain do?

The timing chain is specifically responsible for connecting the crankshaft and camshaft within the engine, which are in turn, responsible for opening and closing the engines valves.


How complex is a Timing Chain repair?

A timing chain needs to be replaced between 40,000 and 100,000 miles and problems are not uncommon, especially for cars with high mileages.

Like every part used to construct a car engine, the timing chain is subject to natural wear and tear which means, eventually, it will need to be replaced.

If your engine oil is low, this will speed up the process of degradation for the part as the build-up of heat and friction will damage the part.

Furthermore, there are a variety of parts which are responsible for keeping the timing chain in the correct position including the chain guider, chain tensioner and chain silencer, which are also liable to suffer from wear and tear.

If these parts are damage, the timing chain will invariably become unsafe as well.


What will happen if my Timing Chain breaks or is damaged?

If the timing chain in your car is damaged or broken, the engine may feel sluggish, be low on power and or completely unable to start. As the timing chain wears down over time it becomes longer as it is stretched. Once this process has taken place, the ignition and valve timing becomes troublesome.

There are also a few signs that other parts surrounding the timing chain are damaged. If you can hear rattling, whirring, whining or buzzing, there is a good chance that the timing chain guide or timing chain tensioner are broken and responsible for the offending noise.


What is involved in a timing chain repair?

The average price in the UK for a timing chain repair is listed at the top of this page though the cost of a repair will depend entirely on the extend of the damage, the age of the car and the model of the car as well.


What can I do to prevent timing chain problems?

Changing your engine oil regularly will give you the best chance of keeping the timing chain in the best health and using premium oil will improve the help even more. In a well maintained engine, a timing chain could last for up to 300,000 miles and above.

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