YACT:What can i expect to pay?

[spaceman]

to get a timing chain replaced in a 4 cyl toyota 4-runner engine?One of the guides broke,so im not exactly sure what needs to be done.
advice ]wouldbe great before i get fleeced :
edit:i have a freelance mechanic that is cheap,i just need some type of idea of what a shop would scharge for this.

 

[amnesiac]

TACT? Tact should be free.

 

[spaceman]

Originally posted by: amnesiac
TACT? Tact should be free.

i didnt edit in time damnit!

 

[spaceman]

wow.

 

[rectifire]

What's the year of the 4runner and size of the engine?

I asking because I'm wondering if it's an interference engine. If it is an interference engine, you might have a lot more problems than just the timing chain.

If not, then you'll be fine with just having the timing chain replaced.

 

[notfred]

Few hundred bucks.

 

[spaceman]

Originally posted by: rectifire
What's the year of the 4runner and size of the engine?

I asking because I'm wondering if it's an interference engine. If it is an interference engine, you might have a lot more problems than just the timing chain.

If not, then you'll be fine with just having the timing chain replaced.

its the 2.4L fuel injected