2000 chevy tracker 2.0L engine timing chain replaced still runs rough at idle good at highway speeds

SOURCE: 1989 chevy 350 automatic, white smoke

white smoke is antifreeze try checking the compression

SOURCE: 95 GMC Jimmy 4.3l W vin rough idle

My problem was solved when I repaired my 4 wd activation dash switch. The switch was contacting on 2WD & 4HI at the same time. The front differential activation is vacuum activated possibly creating a tug of war that didn't actually engage it but drained off vacuum from the engine? A theory at best but stumbbled across it because I knew the switch wasn't working properly I repaired it and low and behold rough idle disappeared and all is good for 3 weeks running.

Harvey N Tawatao

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• Posted on May 04, 2009

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I am familiar with that vehicle but generally with timing chain replacement, the engine needs full access for pulley and cover removal and in some cases the cylinder head requires removal.
Generally timing chains last so that they only need replacement at engine overhaul and it is not an economic proposition to have to replace a chain unless some relative degree of engine work is also required at that time. 

Engine timing chains generally have a tensioner on them which maintains tension, but some chains can wear significantly and cause timing cover to be "ground away" because of "slop".

If the engine is making the noisy rattle of the timing chain against the cover etc, I would schedule a top overhaul (head, machine, test and valve grind) with the chain replacement dependent on mileage with the degree of action.

Some simple simplex timing chains (type of chain similar to motor bike chain) may be replaced without dismantling the engines but I would expect your chain would be a "duplex" dual sprocket type, these are most common. 
These chains are not generally expensive but replacing them can involve a fair amount of work. 

Good Luck and hope this helps, Others will have different ideas.

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Just for the heck of it, have you tried upiing the gasoline one grade?

SOURCE: 2002 chevy trailblazer has rough idle

There are numerous things that can caise a vehicle to idle rough. Could be a throttle posistioning sensor. pcv valve, dirty fuel filter, worn spark plugs and wires, possible O2 sensor. If the vehicle has not had a tune up yet, I would recomend one. Even if it doesn't fix your issue, the vehicle is ten years old and probably needs on anyways. Start there, then rule out the cheaper stuff next. pcv valve and fuel filter, inexpensive and it's probably time anyways. If you are getting an engine code, stop in to advance auto. They'll plug it in for free. If your still having problems, you may have to break down and tajke it to a mechanic to get plugged into a real diagnostics machine.(probably run you around $100)