Rapidtransit
Active LVC Member
I have a 2001 LS V8 with 115,000 on the clock. Has been running fine with no issues. Bought it with 89,700 and have done the ususal rear wheel bearings VCG plugs, COP's window regulators etc. The car ran fine on Friday, but when I went to start the car Saturday, there was a heavy mechanical clanking noise and then the car stalled. I managed to start the car again with accelerator floored with very heavy smoke out of the rear. As I think back in my mind, I believe that one of timing chains broke, probably a piece of the timing chain guides wedged itself in the sprockets and after trying to start the car the chain snapped and pistons hit the valves.
Done this sound right to you guys? Please advise.
Done this sound right to you guys? Please advise.