My 2003 Chev Cavalier needs a new Timing chain. Service has quoted me around $1500 to fix. If I got a tech to fix it privately how long would it take? Do you think it is worth it to fix?

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Asked by CarBeginner Nov 18, 2014 at 11:43 AM about the 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier LS Sedan FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Cavalier only as 116 000 kms. Just got a new battery last week. Every winter somethings acts up in my car.

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T_S_T answered 9 years ago

Yes it would be worth it,but if chain come loose,and car is not running because of it,you may want to have a compression test done to rule out head damage before you do it,you may have damage to the head,and chain will not fix it,check before you spend your money on repair.

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CarBeginner answered 9 years ago

Good idea I will ask about that.

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