Timing Chain Garages in Perth

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Top garages for Timing Chain in Perth (12 found)
Bainbridge Motoring Ltd
26 Jobs Completed
Perth
5.0 / 5

Alistair Reid
5 Job Completed
Perth
5.0 / 5

Alastair Reid car repair centres have been serving the community of Perth and Perthshire for 60 years. You will find our honest, no nonsense approach to car repairs ensur

Struans Garage Services
48 Jobs Completed
Perth
4.7 / 5

Established Friendly All Makes Garage offering everything from Servicing, MOT's and Tyres to large repair jobs. No job too large or small.

GM AUTOWORKS
5 Jobs Completed
PERTH
5.0 / 5

"GM Autoworks is an independent garage that will provide a friendly, efficient and affordable service. Always happy to talk through any issues with your vehicle so an acc

Macrae and Dick, Perth
1 Job Completed
Perth
5.0 / 5

The team to go to for service you can trust, at a price you can count on. Here at Macrae and Dick we aim to provide you with an unrivalled experience when servicing y

Struan
Member since 29 June 2015
Perth

Struan is a family owned company started by brothers John and Struan Roberston back in 1981. We offer car repairs in Perth and further afield, such as in Ruthvenfield, H

Arnold Clark (Perth)
Member since 17 November 2015
Perth

Arnold Clark is a family run business, it has gone from strength to strength over the past 50 years and has established itself as Europe's largest independent Motor Deale

A A Garage Services
Member since 12 April 2017
Perth

A A Garage Services offers reliable and affordable garage repairs and servicing. Located in Perth and in close proximity to the local shops, our friendly mechanics will t

AMC Services
Member since 12 April 2017
Perth

Garage services, Tyres and Alloys supplied & fitted, Experienced Subaru & Mitsubishi technician in Perth

First Choice Garage
Member since 31 January 2020
PERTH

First Choice Garage

SUPER CAR MECHANIC
Member since 29 September 2020
london

THIS IS SUPER CAR MECAHNIC

Body Repair Scotland
Member since 17 April 2023
Perth

Elder & Paton of Perth, Scotland have been meeting the nation's car repair and servicing needs since 1971. Approved by several leading car manufacturers including Alf

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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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