redo the timing or replace the whole kit - I might add that replacing the entire timing chain as a kit is what you would do when you find out that the timing chain is bad. The question was what happens when the timing chain is going out? 1. It may get or be harder to start the engine 2. The engine performance will be down 3. The ignition and cam timing will be unstable 4. The engine has a greater potential to "jump" timing or become mistimed. This could lead to bent valves and other problems which are more expensive to fix.
It does not have a timing belt. It has a chain and gears.If timing chain goes out then the engine will not run.
it leaks oil
It does not have a belt, it has a chain.
The engine will stop and other internal parts
Timing Chain
timing chain timing chain
timing chain timing chain
timing chain timing chain
I have a 2004 Rav4 with 80,000 miles, and it looks as if the timing chain is going out, is this something to consider repairing or should I look to sell?
its a timing chain
No Belt=It has a Timing Chain.=
It has a timing chain