07 Caliber with 90,000 miles. Last week while driving, the idle was unusually high, in the 1200-1500 rpm range.No other symptoms or noises. When she came out from work, the car would crank, but not start.When cranking, there is a slight metal grinding sound, almost like a dry start noise. After reading through the forums, it sounds and acts more like a throttle body issue. Fuel is pressurized to the injectors. I have not pulled the plugs.
Today, she had it towed to a shop, one she used before, and the called to say the timing chain is broken, and there is alredy damage to the heads.
My initial thought, is that had the chainfailed, there would hve been noises, as well as a change in the car's performance. Neither occured, and how lucky would have it been, to have the chain break, after you have parked, and shut the car off?
Has anyone had a chain break? What symptoms were there?
Today, she had it towed to a shop, one she used before, and the called to say the timing chain is broken, and there is alredy damage to the heads.
My initial thought, is that had the chainfailed, there would hve been noises, as well as a change in the car's performance. Neither occured, and how lucky would have it been, to have the chain break, after you have parked, and shut the car off?
Has anyone had a chain break? What symptoms were there?