D 40 timing chain issues

[Shillo87]

Hi guys!!! i have a 2010 st auto. love the ute!!
although I'm curious about the rattle that i get once i start the ute in the morning..i have done some research and appears to be a timing chain problem.
if so i was curious as to what damage i may be doing or getting myself into by now fixing this issue asap?
also a rough cost to fix this timing chain issue through a mechanic? i know this will vary but just a rough idea would be appreciated

cheers guys
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[Black_Outlaw]

If it's timing chain rattle it will occur from cold start-up until the tensioner is pushed all the way out to take up the slack... It can be plainly heard at the front of the engine.

Cost to replace - budget $3,000 installed - a little more if you go double row.. YD25.COM for Double.. Engines Australia do a brilliant single row pack - and now double row too I believe.

If it breaks, kiss goodbye your engine if it's doing anything more than idle...

 

[benchrisfennell]

What above said. Apparently the yd2.5 dual row kit is guaranteed for 200000 Ks ��

 

[nuckin futs]

im sure paul from yd25 told me it was 2900 fitted for his double row. but that really only helps if ur coming to brisbane

 

[Simsy]

Yd25.com kit cost me $1600 and about another $1000 to have it fitted best thing I ever did. If you have a start up rattle its a fair bet that its a chain or rather a tensioner which will cause a chain failure, if that happens as above posts kiss your engine good by along with about $8000 to replace it. Get it to a mechanic asap and leave it there until its fixed would be my suggestion.

 

[Shillo87]

Thanks guys!! appreciate it.
my ute has been making that rattling on cold start for a while now..i only just realised it was a problem .Are there any other associated problems with changing the timing chain that the mechanic might run into

 

[benchrisfennell]

Yea make sure he knows what he is doing and doesn't drop the small dwoel pin into the motor when he takes the front cover off. Then your in strife