advice on brands of timing kits/ head gasket

[deadflo]

My mecahinic says my timing chain guide is all chewed up. I havenet seen the damage yet, but will drive over there today. He said there IS likely debRIS from the guide down in the front of the engine as well and recomends a new timing kit.

Any ideas what would cause this other than it being old? Are there any timing kit brands to avoid? i can get a beck arnely KIT at a good price. Also what about head gaskets? any bad choices for brands?

The price quotes I got from the Nissan dealer here for the kit and gasket were totally out of line. like 70 bucks for a gasket???? couple hundred for most of the parts:mad: in the kit???

[Marty Rogan]

My mecahinic says my timing chain guide is all chewed up. I havenet seen the damage yet, but will drive over there today. He said there IS likely debRIS from the guide down in the front of the engine as well and recomends a new timing kit.

Any ideas what would cause this other than it being old? Are there any timing kit brands to avoid? i can get a beck arnely KIT at a good price. Also what about head gaskets? any bad choices for brands?

The price quotes I got from the Nissan dealer here for the kit and gasket were totally out of line. like 70 bucks for a gasket???? couple hundred for most of the parts:mad: in the kit???

Yep, Nissan is a little looney on their prices for these items. I don't think the Nissan items are magic. I got a chain kit off EBay for about $75. Make sure you get one made in Japan though, not Taiwan or China. Stay away from Felpro head gaskets, they stink. I think MSa sells the head gasket cheaper, but have not looked at the individual prices lately. I bought their whole engine kit for $109.

good luck.

Marty

[Victor Laury]

Timing Chain 13028-00009 1970-1978 $93.53

Timing Chain Guide - Tension Side 13085-00005 1970-1978 $14.83

Timing Chain Guide-Slack Side 13091-00007 1970-1974 Z Car $14.77

Front Crankshaft Oil Seal 13042-00004 1970-1978 $5.75

Timing Chain Tensioner 13070-00009 1970-1978 $61.07

Camshaft Sprocket 13024-00001 1970-1978 $65.66

Front Cover Gasket 13520-00001 1970-1978 $3.80

Front Cover Gasket 13521-00001 1970-1978 $3.80

Distributor Gasket 22179-00001 1970-1978 $0.72

Crankshaft Sprocket 13021-00002 1970-1978 $25.20

Oil Pump Gasket 15066-00004 1970-1978 $0.26

287.59

Oh you spoiled bitches! You do not have even 1 idea how good youv'e got it. $300 for a Timing set! for my roadster, you'd need to add a grand to that!

Buy the Good stuff and replace everthing at once!