timimg chains

2002 SATURN L200
92,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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PAULA6284
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is it possible for a timimg chain to break if you start your car but the motor is already running?
Feb 15, 2011 at 6:53 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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So your engine was running and you turn the key to start it?if so i have never seen a timing chain break that way or see why it would break by doing that.SO did your chain break?Or do you know?
Feb 15, 2011 at 10:12 AM
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