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well...... its official... the timing chain is broke. so now im just wondering how much else is going to be wrong. Do i repalce the chain and hope the valves arent shot or do i just assume they are and do a hole head job?
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Sorry to hear it. Don't make any assumptions though. If you are not capable of doing the work yourself, get the car to one of the half dozen LS shops in your area. Let them do a complete tear-down and diagnosis and go from there. No sense in throwing money at it if you don't know the full extent of the damage. Get all the info and consult with the shop as to what they recommend you do based on your goals and budget. Don't worry you'll get it all worked out.
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it was a good opportunity to build something stronger. I'm really sorry for the OP, he should let it done by a reputable shop, and make no guessing, he will have tear it apart anyway.
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Let me ask another dumb question... Now that I know the timing chain broke. what are the odds that I can put a new chain on and not have any other issues? or am I almost guranteed that Iv bent valves? and yes I am taking it to the shop I just wanted to know the possabilities of it being just a chain
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Let me ask another dumb question... Now that I know the timing chain broke. what are the odds that I can put a new chain on and not have any other issues? or am I almost guranteed that Iv bent valves? and yes I am taking it to the shop I just wanted to know the possabilities of it being just a chain
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There may be a slim chance it only needs a chain. I'm no mechanic and I don't know if there is any similar things going on in the Vette engine compared to a 4clyn engine in a Grand Am but years ago I had a timing belt break on my Grand Am. I was on the freeway and cranked away trying to get it started and finally had it towed to the dealer. Broken timing belt was replace along with the water pump and no other internal damage was done. I was expecting a lot more damage when I heard the belt broke and was surprised there was none. It may be totally different in these engines, I don't know, but I'm just trying to give you a glimmer of hope.