Comments on: What Happens When a Timing Chain Breaks While Driving https://cartreatments.com/timing-chain-breaks-while-driving/ Car Maintenance, General Repair, Troubleshooting, and Everything Car Related Thu, 22 Sep 2022 18:15:14 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.1 By: Sean https://cartreatments.com/timing-chain-breaks-while-driving/comment-page-1/#comment-1198500 Mon, 07 Feb 2022 04:30:14 +0000 http://cartreatments.com/?p=2645#comment-1198500 In reply to Mary j Johnson.

If you are able to restart the car at all, it is not a broken timing chain.

Before you try to start the car, make sure the engine turns over easily by hand. Impossible to say how much it will cost to fix the car without knowing what the problem is.

]]> By: Mary j Johnson https://cartreatments.com/timing-chain-breaks-while-driving/comment-page-1/#comment-1197417 Fri, 04 Feb 2022 17:32:22 +0000 http://cartreatments.com/?p=2645#comment-1197417 My 2010 hyandi Sonta gurcled and died on the road , has 173,000 miles but was running great , had to get it towed to the house . How can i tell if its the timming chain ,and how much will it cost to fix it ?

]]> By: Sean https://cartreatments.com/timing-chain-breaks-while-driving/comment-page-1/#comment-1173323 Mon, 20 Dec 2021 21:22:39 +0000 http://cartreatments.com/?p=2645#comment-1173323 In reply to B.

How many miles are on the vehicle? That is a strange issue that may be covered under warranty.

]]> By: B https://cartreatments.com/timing-chain-breaks-while-driving/comment-page-1/#comment-1172766 Sun, 19 Dec 2021 21:19:06 +0000 http://cartreatments.com/?p=2645#comment-1172766 In reply to Callie.

Hi. This recently happened to me on my 18 Audi RS3. I was at a red light and when it turned green I stepped on the gas pedal and the car turned off on me. Because I was in the middle of the road I placed it on neutral and a few people helped me push it to the side of the road, then had it towed to a shop and I was just informed the timing chain broke. Waiting to hear on if anything else was damaged, and praying it was just that since I was not driving on one road. I believe the RS3 engine is am interference engine? Do you think there’s a chance the damage could be minor, given I had just pressed the gas pedal when it happened and my car went on EPC mode? Thank you!

]]> By: Sean https://cartreatments.com/timing-chain-breaks-while-driving/comment-page-1/#comment-1146289 Mon, 15 Nov 2021 16:51:57 +0000 http://cartreatments.com/?p=2645#comment-1146289 In reply to Cassidy.

This is a very good question, thank you for providing all of that detail. I assume there is no chance that the p0301 code is old? Do you have any pictures from when the engine was disassembled? I am wondering if cylinder 1 looks different than the others in any way.

Have you tried swapping spark plugs, injectors, and ignition coils around to see if the code follows any particular part? If a different cylinder starts misfiring after you switch your spark plugs or injectors, that would narrow the problem down very quickly.

]]> By: Cassidy https://cartreatments.com/timing-chain-breaks-while-driving/comment-page-1/#comment-1144000 Sat, 13 Nov 2021 06:02:11 +0000 http://cartreatments.com/?p=2645#comment-1144000 I have a 2003 Toyota Highlander 2.4L I4, I just went through the process of premature head gasket failure. New water pump, timing chain, heads remilled, helicoils, the whole nine yards. My engine light is still on, idling slightly rough and throwing code p0301 for cylinder 1 misfire. All spark plugs replaced, new fuel injector, ignition coil was in good shape. I’m worried that the timing chain either was not reset properly or the tensioner is going bad. Checked my dipstick today and did not notice any metal shavings nor was I notified of any. Shop tested everything from leak down, smoke test, compression test, etc, everything came back clear. Car still runs well, just the slight idle vibration and CEL. Maybe a couple blown fuses? I’m not sure. Thanks

]]> By: Sean https://cartreatments.com/timing-chain-breaks-while-driving/comment-page-1/#comment-1023713 Wed, 21 Jul 2021 18:45:27 +0000 http://cartreatments.com/?p=2645#comment-1023713 In reply to Anne.

What code was stored, and why did they think the chain was stretched? Did they do any tear down of the engine during the diagnosis? If it drives fine for now it’s ultimately your call what you want to do with it. I’d be surprised if you’re having timing chain issues without any symptoms, though.

]]> By: Anne https://cartreatments.com/timing-chain-breaks-while-driving/comment-page-1/#comment-1023697 Tue, 20 Jul 2021 15:31:56 +0000 http://cartreatments.com/?p=2645#comment-1023697 Hi Sean,
I was just told the chain timing belt on my 2010 Nissan Murano with 149,000 miles that the chain is stretched and perhaps all the chains need replacing the car you would never know a problem with it except my engine light came on they’re asking for about 2000 $3000 to have the engine taken out and the chain belt replaced as well as the others;

In your opinion what do you think I should do should I trade it in it just ran fine all the way back to my place from the auto mechanic 30 mile
Drive: No rattling no nothing you would never know it however I’m concerned it could break down at any time and just thought I’d ask your opinion: I have always replace the oil religiously and taking care of my Marano: thx Anne

]]> By: Sean https://cartreatments.com/timing-chain-breaks-while-driving/comment-page-1/#comment-1023496 Mon, 12 Jul 2021 15:03:37 +0000 http://cartreatments.com/?p=2645#comment-1023496 In reply to Shane.

I think it’s an interference engine, so you’ll have more concerns than just oil if the timing chain breaks.

]]> By: Shane https://cartreatments.com/timing-chain-breaks-while-driving/comment-page-1/#comment-1023457 Sat, 10 Jul 2021 16:59:58 +0000 http://cartreatments.com/?p=2645#comment-1023457 So is a F-150 Ecoboost engine a interference or noninterference engine? Will any oil blowout of the side of the engine when the timing chain breaks?

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