I need to place timing chain on 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier. I need to know estimate of cost?

take off distributor cap and try to start engine. If rotor does not turn its because timing belt/chain is broken.

just replaced the timing chain 03 cavalier,cost of chain was u.s. dollars was $120.00 labor cost $320.00 but have my own shop as mobile mechanic which i come to you.this does not cover towing. their was no core charge on the timing chain.but the repair was very meticulas and complicated.i had to purchase a repair manual $20.00 for the cavalier V-6 model engine.i also had to remove the motor mounts on passenger side and other things to replace the timing chain[not belt] but chain. recommend you have done by someone that's a mechanic because it's complicated process.if i can assist you further,please ask,i will respond.thank you for choosing fixya.com!

the 2.2 is a timing chain. If the cover on the front of the engine is metal it is almost always a timing chain. If it is plastic is always a timing belt.

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It has a timing chain

Grab a haynes manual for $20.00 it will show you step by step... Good luck

did you align the points on the crank and on the cam so they are straight up and down? they have to be aligne to let the car run right

It is probably not the anti theft system if it cranks over fast then slow it is your timing chain. If you want to try resetting the anti theft system disconnect the battery cables for 24 hours and reconnect them.

Replace the coil pack. You can try to reset the anti theft by disconnecting the battery cables for 24 hours.