Been told my 2.4l alphard 2006 has a noisy timing chain, done 160km. 
Any recommendations for garages near southend in Essex and ball park if anyone has had this job done, garages so far being female I'm getting the intake of breath and ohhh that ls going to cost you a lot 😂😂😂😂 thank you

3 minutes ago, Lou72 said:

Been told my 2.4l alphard 2006 has a noisy timing chain, done 160km. 
Any recommendations for garages near Southend in Essex and ball park if anyone has had this job done, garages so far being female I'm getting the intake of breath and ohhh that ls going to cost you a lot 😂😂😂😂 thank you

 

Hello Louise,

 

Welcome to the Forum.

 

I asked my local official Toyota Dealer for a quote two years ago. But I have a V6 with a cam belt !

Most Toyota dealers will not work on your Import; fortunately, mine will.

 

From memory, they quoted me about 600 pounds. (I'll try and find the quote).

 

If you get the right part most garages will do it for labour cost. https://gt4-play.co.uk/shop/ Try these for part.

super video about this engine -how it goes together on the tube

 

Sorry to hear this, this is highly unusual as the chain really (with regular oil changes and ensuring the oil level is kept above min) should probably outlive the car assuming everything else is well.

 

Possible the tensioner has started to fail, or the oil level has run low at some point preventing the tensioner from doing its job properly (sure they are probably oil fed) leading to the chain stretching.

 

Suggest finding a good independent garage to do the job, you may also find buying the parts from Toyota the easiest thing as whilst many main dealers won't/don't like to work on Alphards, their parts depts won't have issues sourcing parts for you....particularly given that engine is in other vehicles like Camry's and Previa's (which have been available in the UK).  Their prices also often aren't as silly as you'd think they'd be and it's often the case you buy cheap, you buy twice particularly with something so important.

 

I'm not from the area but these guys might be worth a look?

 

https://www.toyo-tech.co.uk/

 

 

 

 

All strand Autos in Colchester have been fantastic at looking after my Alphard for a variety of issues although I haven’t had a timing chain done. They are very helpful and reasonable. Sorry I don’t have the number to hand but they are in Moss Road Colchester.