hey guys

another t-chain q

think i found a decent mechanic near me - in bus. many yrs

took the car in for oil change and break pad check

wanted to check out the shop / seems aok

first words out of the mechanics mouth aft saying the car is a keeper / its a good time to change the T chain

was told at about 100k its a good time to change the timing chain / rails and quides - the job would be @ $ 700

would also fix anything else as needed

heres the thing / i was concerned about the timing chain simply from what i have read here, and was looking for a shop to do the job anyway- in case of.

think i found one

NOW

i have owned the car for a few mos. / doesn t seem to need anything / winter is setting in / i don t plan on driving the car in foul weather / now would be the right time for such a job /
the money isn t the issue - was prepared for this when i bought the car / creating problems is the concern

i don t want to start problems by changing the T chain etc. and opening the belly of the beast, so to speak


one other thing - where do you get the degree stretch no. from?
how does one find out the chain has stretched?

would like input from from the more experienced, please

thanks in advance
jim

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