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Originally Posted by gaillarry
The timing chain on my son's 2001 snapped while out riding yesterday. Luckily he coasted to a stop.
Looking at rebuilding the engine within a few weeks, have to get parts first (gaskets/chain).
Anyone rebuild one of these engines that can offer tips/advice?
Can't find a gasket kit so I'll have to order individual gaskets/seals.
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A bit of advice, before you go foreward with the thinking "you just need new gaskets and a chain" you better dissasemble the engine FIRST for a close inspecion. I have never heard of a cam chain "snapping" for no aparrent reason. If the chain did snap, that means that the piston also smashed into the valves, which most likely trashed the cyl head. If your not sure what to look for take the engine to a Suzuki dealer for a damage assessment. You can potentially spend and easy $600+ on repairs, and if you have another issue you could potentially repair the snapped chain, then blow the engine again after a short period of time.