2007 Civic Si cranks but doesn't start
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2007 Civic Si cranks but doesn't start
My 2007 Civic Si Sedan cranks but doesn't start. I took it to a mechanic and he says that there is no compression and the timing chain is broken and its gonna cost $2500 to fix. Is this reasonable or is there another problem?
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If you are uncertain as to what the issue is, take it to a second shop; If they mention the same issues, choose the shop with the better reputation.
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Did anyone take it apart far enough to confirm the "broken" part?
If the chain just jumped time by a tooth or two, that might be a straightforward timing chain job.
"Broken" may mean a lot more than just a chain job.....bent valves would be real likely. This sounds like where you may be at......I wonder if that 2500 estimate is including fixing that valve damage, or replacing the engine.
If the chain just jumped time by a tooth or two, that might be a straightforward timing chain job.
"Broken" may mean a lot more than just a chain job.....bent valves would be real likely. This sounds like where you may be at......I wonder if that 2500 estimate is including fixing that valve damage, or replacing the engine.
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