Questions

[daseone2005]

ok heres whats up.. i havent bought a rig yet but im looking at getting a '89 dodge raider but its got some problems... the timing chain broke and wanted to know whats the most and the least that could be wrong with it????? could you please help me out getting it pretty reasonable and want something to toy with.thanks, Luke

 

[RenegadeT]

sounds like the least that could be wrong with is the timing chain broke, unless you're information is wrong, then the least that could be wrong with it might be nothing. If the engine (you don't say what engine...Mitsu 2.2?) is one where the valves can interfere with the piston, then you're talking bent valves, possible head damage, defintite head work required. I suppose there could be lower end damage too, if the engine doesnt run when you buy the rig, you don't really know.

 

[daseone2005]

well he said its a 2.6 liter and also said it could not be driven until the timing is fixed. he said the timing chain was new and it broke but the shop he got to put it on wouldn't warranty the labor (thinking shady mechanic). so with that said is it worth buying for $350.00 and toying with?