Timing chains are designed to normally last the life of the engine and are replaced when the engine is rebuilt.
You never need to replace the timing chain if the engin use timing chain(not timing belt).
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How do you replace the timing chain on a 1994 mercury grand marquis
the 1997 grand am has a timing CHAIN. it takes approx. 4-6 hours to replace. that is if you have done timing chains before. otherwise...it might take longer
A 2000 Nissan Sentra GXE with the 1.8L engine has a timing chain, not a belt. There is no specific recommendation as to when to replace the timing chain. In most cases, chain-driven vehicles can go for well over 150,000 miles before the timing components are in need of replacement.
if its a chain^
The grand am does not have a timing belt it has a timing chain.
Timing chains are designed to last the life of the engine. So, replace the timing chain when the engine needs rebuilding.
you don't need to replace the timing chain until it becomes noisy
The timing chain is designed to last the life of the engine.
The only fix for broken timing belt or chain is to replace it.
That engine has a timing chain.