Timing Chain update [message #321267] |
Sat, 29 July 2017 23:57 |
thorndike
Messages: 406 Registered: January 2011 Location: Conifer, Colorado
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Well, my mobile mechanic never called me back to set up a time for him to replace my timing belt so I needed to find another solution.
I called Coach-Net our roadside service provider and explained the situation. Since the GMC couldn't move and was an antique, I was able to convince them to have it towed to a GMC truck center that had worked on a couple GMCs in the Denver area in the past. Since this was the only 'real GMC' garage, Coach-Net towed my GMC 87 miles to the truck center. This one tow more than paid for my $135 membership.
I HIGHLY recommend Coach-Net. They saved my bacon when the Ignition module went out last year and of course, the help they provided today. They also arranged to have it towed on a flat bed! A picture can be found here: http://imgur.com/UnstObv It looks like a toy on that large trailor.
As some of you suggested, I purchased the Cloyes timing chain and sprockets. I will also have the hoses, harmonic balancer, etc changed too.
Thank you for all the suggestions!
Robert Peesel
1976 Royale 26'
Side Dry Bath
Conifer, Colorado
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