1985 Lincoln Towncar Timing Chain replacement
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1985 Lincoln Towncar Timing Chain replacement
Ok, I am looking at an 1985 Lincoln Town Car. I was told it ran when they got it, but now it doesn't. Their mechanic said it looks like it needs a timing chain. How difficult is this and how costly would it be?
The rest of the car is decent with 2-3 small rust spots, but nothing bad. I can get the car for $200 for sure, but I was going to try to get them down to $150. Does it sound worth it for a daily driver?
The rest of the car is decent with 2-3 small rust spots, but nothing bad. I can get the car for $200 for sure, but I was going to try to get them down to $150. Does it sound worth it for a daily driver?
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I'd be afraid of it if the chain broke and now it won't start. I think it would be an interference motor.
Meaning it fhe chain breaks..the pistons hit the valves.
Meaning it fhe chain breaks..the pistons hit the valves.
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Originally Posted by BillBoost37
I think it would be an interference motor.
I'd be concerened about broken or bent valves.
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Originally Posted by VigCS
What'* an interference motor?
Meaning it fhe chain breaks..the pistons hit the valves.
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and if the timing chain that turns the cam in sync with the crankshaft breaks..the camshaft no longer gets driven and stops. Where ever the valves on the camshaft lobes happen to be. The crank..still turns and moves the pistons..
Say a valve is open on cylinder number 3 and the chain breaks. That valve stays where it is...open and sticking into the cylinder. The piston then comes up and WHAM!!!
Time to take off the heads and spend a lot of money.
Say a valve is open on cylinder number 3 and the chain breaks. That valve stays where it is...open and sticking into the cylinder. The piston then comes up and WHAM!!!
Time to take off the heads and spend a lot of money.
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In addition to spending a lot of money on the heads and valve job, there'* also a possibility that the top of the piston is scored or even have a hair line crack. When the timing chain snaps you're better off with a new/used engine.
Luckily, most GM engines aren't designed this way.
Luckily, most GM engines aren't designed this way.
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Well, I don't think it is broken, I think it slipped. And it wasn't run after. The guy drove it home and then when he went out the next morning to go, it wouldn't start.
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Originally Posted by JimmyFloyd
Well, I don't think it is broken, I think it slipped. And it wasn't run after. The guy drove it home and then when he went out the next morning to go, it wouldn't start.