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STL240SX
10-18-2001, 02:47 PM
Any of you guys actually check out how much thats gonna cost?? ill probably go to the nissan dealer, unless you know of any other places that do it reasonably cheap! Any suggestions?
S13Grl
10-18-2001, 03:03 PM
About a $1000.00 at a dealership. I got a quote at another place for about half as much if I get the parts.
STL240SX
10-18-2001, 03:10 PM
So how much do the parts cost??? Probably like 400 or so?
ca18guy
10-18-2001, 03:12 PM
I gave my friend a coupon to have his timing BELT replaced on his maxima, it cost him like $360. Why is a timing chain so much more expensive? The coupon said the only car excluded was the 300ZX.
STL240SX
10-18-2001, 03:14 PM
From what ive heard it takes like 10-12 hours of labor on the s13!! i guess thats why!
10-18-2001, 11:30 PM
for parts its around 140 with a new water pump and new front cover. (thats with my discount since i work there) @ a dealer ship its around 700 to 1000 dependin on their labor rate and times. i suggest doin it yourself its good experience. i replaced mine not hard @ all
alchemist
10-19-2001, 08:15 AM
The reason it costs so #### much is our engine was poorly designed.  All the KA24DE's have the same problem when it comes to replacing the chain.  Nissan designed the chain to last longer than the engine (but they were wrong)  as a result of this assumption, they limited access to the chain since they thought it wouldnt need to be changed.   As a result when it has to be changed its much harder to get access to than any of the other engines nissan uses
HondakillaS14
10-19-2001, 09:57 AM
If at all possible avoid going to the dealrship to have the timing chain done. Try and look around first....I was told that I'd be able to find somewhere for it to be done cheaper, but most other shops or mechanics that do the type of work invloved in the chain charge by specs, so it really didn't matter for me. I paid close to $925.00 total to have mine done at the local Nissan. This, after he gave the chains to me half price and took $100 off of labor (friend of mine).....
STL240SX
10-19-2001, 02:28 PM
CAMPPAIN --if i was to do it, you think you could get the pats for me for chaep?? i d evev throw a few your way!  let me know man, id pay for shipping and all that!
STL240SX
10-19-2001, 02:31 PM
CAMPPAIN --if i was to do it, you think you could get the pats for me for chaep?? i d evev throw a few your way!  let me know man, id pay for shipping and all that!