Timing Chain Garages in Northampton

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Top garages for Timing Chain in Northampton (110 found)
Moulton Main Garage
59 Jobs Completed
Northampton
5.0 / 5

Moulton Main Garage - Providing Automotive Excellence At Moulton Main Garage, we're your one-stop local garage for a whole range of services. What We Offer: - S

In Town Automotive
1011 Jobs Completed
Rothersthorpe Rd Ind Est
4.0 / 5

In Town Automotive is one of the largest independently owned vehicle servicing and repairs garage in Northampton. Not only are we RAC approved and a Foxy lady approve

Breakout Autos Ltd
55 Jobs Completed
Wellingborough
5.0 / 5

Progress Motors
162 Jobs Completed
Wellingborough
3.4 / 5

We are an established local independent garage and are proud to be members of Autofirst Network – a nationwide network of independent garages operating to the Network’s 6

PSC Mobile Vehicle Repairs
218 Jobs Completed
Milton Malsor, Northampton
5.0 / 5

Hi, my name is Paul and I own PSC Mobile Vehicle Repairs. I started out in the motor trade 34 years ago, completing my apprenticeship with Ford before going on to carry o

York Ward And Rowlatt - Vauxhall
91 Jobs Completed
Wellingborough
5.0 / 5

Look after your vehicle and it will look after you. Here at York Ward & Rowlatt, we make it easy to take care of your Vauxhall. Our master technicians are on hand to

Brackmills MOT Centre LTD.
92 Jobs Completed
Northampton
4.7 / 5

Welcome to Brackmills MOT Centre Northampton, we provide a state of the art Mot testing service that is quick, efficient and very accurate giving you peace of mind that o

GS Auto Repairs Mobile Mechanic
118 Jobs Completed
Wellingborough
4.9 / 5

Welcome to GS Auto Repairs. I am a mobile mechanic based in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire who specialises in aircon and brake work. This company has been established

Northampton Vehicle Body Repairs Ltd
39 Jobs Completed
Northampton
4.9 / 5

Northampton Vehicle Body Repairs are a local independent garage based in Northampton who specialise in all aspects of body work and window tinting working on all makes an

Combined Fleet Maintenance Ltd
44 Jobs Completed
Blisworth
4.8 / 5

We are an independently owned garage that was established 26 years ago. During that time, we have grown to the point that over 80% of our work comes to us by word of mout

Warner Mechanical Services
178 Jobs Completed
Northampton
4.9 / 5

At Warner Mechanical Services, we pride ourselves on being a trustworthy and reliable vehicle repair garage, here to help you with all your motoring needs with the same f

AA Auto Care Ltd.
48 Jobs Completed
Northampton
5.0 / 5

In our workshop you can find a team of five highly skilled technicians - three mechanical and two bodywork specialists. We carry out all forms of mechanical repairs, mai

Bells (Northampton)
5 Job Completed
Northampton
5.0 / 5

Bells Kia is totally committed to providing a level of service that reinforces your decision to do business with us. When you purchase a vehicle from Bells Motor Group, w

Cranbrook Road Garage
51 Jobs Completed
Northampton
5.0 / 5

Cranbrook Road Garage have been established since 2011 and are going from strength to strength. We are a fully fledged garage who are here to tackle all your motoring ne

Complete Autocare
40 Jobs Completed
Park Farm
4.9 / 5

We are a small, family run independent business, which has been established since 2004, by owners Roy and Michelle Walker. Roy has been an MOT Tester since 1997, has

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Timing Chain Garages in Northampton

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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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