Thats how much the timing chain and gears is goning to cost me.
I have had mornings where i jump into the car and it will do the infernal beep then show the oil pressure screen and show it down at ziltch, then 5 minutes later it is all good. Well i get home from work which was shiznitty to begin with, and my dad lays this on me. The guy said it may be a sensor thats screwing it up but none the less the timing chain and gears should be replaced, and in about 5 or 6 weeks they will be. I guess i shouldent complain about my meager paycheck at least ive got a job.
A grand for a timing chain and gears? For a 302??? That's more than a little steep...
Yep, the oil pressure sending unit. I had to replace mine and I'm going to have to do it again.
As for the timing chain and gears, I don't know what to say. That sounds like a lot more than it should cost.
It really sucks when you work and are constantly fixing stuff with your car. I'm in a similar position. You no sooner get paid and it's all gone. Not much fun.
That price sounds about right for a SOHC 427, but not a 302. I'd probably shop around if I were you.
Nick
Personally with time and labor that i think sounds about right , but then again im probably wrong.
youre very wrong there bro
parts would cost maybe 50 bucks
you need to remove all of the front end accessories, pull off the water pump, crank shaft pulley, harmonic balance, then the timing chain cover, once thats off, its easy
im not sure with these cars, but does the front of the oil pan need to be dropped down?
According to Mitchell OnDemand:
I did up this quote, based on replacing the chain, cam sprocket, crank sprocket, cam thrust plate (likely not necessary), gasket, and labour at $60/hr, 8% taxes:
and those part prices are steep, unless its canadian funding
you can get timing sets for ~25-30 bucks
Time to learn how to do it yourself. I knew a guy in college that had a Firebird and the chain went out. He never worked on a car before but I loaned him my tools and it had it done in a day. I didn't even help him.
Not that hard and it's good to learn. You could replace the water pump, hoses and belts at the same time and still be under $200, with buying the tools. I bet they come back and tell you that you need all these things and charge you more.
TED
It is Canadian funds, but it's also OEM Ford parts. Aftermarket would be much cheaper...
I definatly agree
the job isnt hard, its pretty straight forward, just make sure you bring the engine to TDC before you do it
Now would be the time to stuff an HO cam in it, injectors, upper intake and throttle body, computer and exhaust on it
1g I'll come to your house and do it for that!!:giggle:
Seriously shop around thats a little steep, no i mean thats really steep! Listen to the other guys you can do this yourself, just remember TDC is very important!!!;)
Yeah, man, if you have a place you can borrow, and tools to do it, I'd go for it. I'd never torn into an engine that was still in a car until I got my T-bird. It took me about 3 days, but that was because I still didn't have front cover gaskets and stuff. 302 timing chain isn't tough at all if you have an impact and puller.
I saw the title and though how is he pulling 1g in the corners. Then I read the post.
Ya $1000 is a little hard to belive. Are you sure they didn't quote you for and engine swap?
Maybe thier estimate involves pulling the motor.
And replacing all the gaskets.
And for all their beer for the next three months.
Ok, as a previous performance shop owner, 1g for a 5.0 timing chain is a HUGE ripoff! I used to do it for $425 using a GOOD chain and gears, like Crane for instance. I would say if this guy doesn't do it for that or less, go ELSEWHERE!! He's either trying to screw you or doesn't have a clue on how to work on a 5.0. eother spells disaster.
For reference, this can be done with a fairly basic set of tools. Some sockets,wrenches, and extensions and your set. If this fool has air tools, he can do it in about 2 hours TOPS.
Was thinking did you tell him what year it was? That could be for a MN12 or *gasp* a FWD.
I found out that i need to also replace the oil pump, Found this out when i went to pay for the services rendered yesturday.
well you do need to lern to work on your own stuff. cheaper and if it breaks you know how to fix it and can blame yourself. aldo you know the job is done right.
"I found out that i need to also replace the oil pump, Found this out when i went to pay for the services rendered yesturday."
This does not sound good to me, or right. I'm starting to wonder about your repair shop. I told you they would add on other stuff later but an oil pump is way out there. If they want 1g for a timing chain, how much for the pump?
TED
I'm gonna guess this guy wants $550 for the pump. Anybody else care to give a guess on this?
Im not the smartest guy around, but can someone explain to me how a flaky oil pressure sending unit translates into new timing gear set? If the sender is bad...ummm...unscrew it and replace it with a new one? Even on my Buick if the sender is bad, theres no way in hell that Id need to change the timing geat set.
Before that yo-yo touches the oil pump, Id hook up a oil pressure gauge first.
Sounds like to me you are being taken for a ride my friend.