2001 Saturn L200 Timing Chain Replacement. Quick video to demonstrate replacing an alternator on a 2001 saturn l200/ls series with the 2.2l ecotec dohc engine.please forgive the crudity of the video. There was a recall number nhtsa070519000 in novermber 7, 2007 (please call your dealer with the vin number and see if it was done).
When a timing chain is badly worn the idling engine usually produces the very distinctive timing chain rattle (but not always). The average cost for saturn l200 timing chain replacement is $907. I have a 2001 saturn l200 automatic and was told by a mechanic that my timming belt or is it chain?