Depending on the make and model of your car, you may have a timing belt or a timing chain that keeps your engine and components humming in perfect unison. Lube Mobile is the fleet of mobile mechanics who attend your location for things like a timing chain replacement, ensuring that your next car service or car repair is not only affordable, but convenient and on time as well.
We attend vehicle owners right across Australia, including in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide as well as all of the towns and suburbs in between. Our mechanics are fully qualified and capable of carrying out everything from emergency repairs, regular repairs and maintenance to logbook services. Our technicians arrive with everything they need to accurately diagnose the problem you are experiencing and then quote you for the full fix on the spot. If you’re happy with our quote then we get underway immediately, ensuring that you can head back out on the road sooner rather than later. We’re not like emergency responders. We offer our customers a full mechanical service available on the road, wherever you are. That includes your home, your office or even while you’re on holiday. There’s no reason to search for a local mechanic near me or put off your regular service or even your timing chain replacement until you get home again. Book online with Lube Mobile and we’ll come to you. Our work comes with a 12 month/20 000km warranty. For more details, contact one of our customer service team members.
When should a timing chain be replaced?
When it comes to your timing chain or timing belt, these parts aren’t actually replaced at intervals like other parts on your car which will be replaced or rotated during your regular services. The role of the timing chain is to keep your car engine and components working in harmony from the front to the rear of the vehicle. In many cases, your timing chain will operate things like the oil pump and water pump as well. Over time, your timing chain can stretch, the timing chain tensioner can fail or there may be other factors which lead to poor lubrication, and deterioration, of your timing chain.
Generally, this chain is highly durable as it’s expected to take a lot of punishment over the lifespan of your vehicle, however, if the chain fails then it needs to be replaced or you can risk causing more engine damage or fail completely to move the car at all.
Signs that your timing chain replacement should be booked in sooner rather than later include:
- Noisy engine – if there is a rough rattling noise or whine from the front of the engine then this could be a sign that the chain guides or pulley and tensioner are not working at peak efficiency and you should consider a timing chain replacement or timing chain repair.
- Your engine management system is registering a fault – the check engine light may be illuminated on your dash which will indicate a fault that the car’s onboard computer has detected. Our mechanics have specialist equipment designed to help identify what error the ECU has detected and can then set about rectifying it.
- Engine condition – if you have noticed a decline in engine efficiency such as excessive engine oil consumption or poor oil pressure, this may indicate a problem with the timing chain or another problem which will eventually start to affect your timing chain. Excessive fuel consumption is also an indication that something is not working correctly, and you should seek mechanical inspection as soon as possible to avoid potentially larger problems from occurring.
- Idler problems – if you’re stalling while idling or there is poor power from the engine, this is also another indication that the timing gears may not be working properly, and a timing chain replacement is required. Other reasons for this may include a worn idler pulley or an alternator bearing.
They will begin by removing the engine accessories, draining the engine oil and removing the timing chain cover. The camshaft and crankshaft gears are then removed, along with the timing chain that requires replacement. All of the locations of these gears must be carefully noted by the mechanic. Once the new timing chain has been installed then the gears are returned to the original position. The front cover is then replaced and new engine oil inserted. The mechanic may or may not check oil filters at this time as well.
All of this can be completed on site and at your location to ensure that your next mechanical repair or service is as fast and convenient as possible. Our technicians are ready and waiting to attend your vehicle. If you need a timing chain replacement or a timing chain repair, then book online today for a local Lube Mobile mechanic who comes straight to you.
