Timing Chain Replace

[argos587]

Just purchased a used 2007 Edge SE, very good condition for its age. When should the timing chain be replaced (official recommendation and actual longevity)?

Have been dealing recently with timing belts, now it seems they have returned to chains. Thanks.

[omar302]

Timing chains should last the life of the vehicle. Never heard or read about timing chains needing regular replacements.

[akirby]

Only when they break which is usually never.

[RJG]

My 2012 Honda CRV and 2010 Honda Element has a timing chain also. No need to deal with belts anymore. Never changed out a timing chain on one of my Ford vehicles.

[Kitulu]

That is good to hear. On my last car it was a little over $700 to replace the timing belt and water pump.

[Mark94]

Although I've read that if your water pump needs to be replaced it is ridiculously expensive due to an internal design. A lot of the engine needs to be torn apart to get to the pump and I've read it is a couple K to replace.

[thirdgenlxi]

Although I've read that if your water pump needs to be replaced it is ridiculously expensive due to an internal design. A lot of the engine needs to be torn apart to get to the pump and I've read it is a couple K to replace.

 

Yea the water pump is driven off the timing chain, so it's behind the front cover (just like a lot of the newer Hondas, driven off the T-belt).... if I remember the last one we did the labor was around 9 hours or so (I think... it was awhile ago). Basically the same labor as if you were to put a timing chain in it

 

And yea as was mentioned, shouldn't have to do anything with the chain unless there is a problem with it. I had to replace a chain in a 4.6 F-150 last year because it had stretched and was causing some driveability issues, but that was definitely an isolated case

[bethanywilson]

Would it be best to go ahead and replace the timing chain while replacing water pump?