Import Specialty Auto handles the full range of engine work in Colorado Springs — valve cover and head gasket leaks, oil consumption, balance shaft repair, timing chain and timing belt service, and complete engine replacement when it makes financial sense.
Most German and many Japanese engines are interference designs — if the timing belt snaps or the timing chain stretches and jumps, valves hit pistons and you're looking at a new engine. Timing service is not a job to defer or shortcut, so we perform it to OEM intervals using genuine kits.
On Audi and VW 2.0T engines, that means addressing the chain tensioner and guides that are known to fail. On Subaru EJ and FB boxer engines, we replace the belt or chain along with the water pump, tensioner, idlers, and seals. On BMW N20 and N63, we tackle the well-known timing chain stretch with the OEM updated kit. Every job follows the factory torque-and-angle sequence and includes a post-repair scan.
If you hear a rattle on cold start, see oil leaks at the timing cover, or simply have a vehicle approaching its service interval, schedule an inspection. We serve Colorado Springs, Monument, Falcon, Black Forest, Briargate, Fountain, and Manitou Springs with loaners available for multi-day jobs.
Common symptoms — time to call us
- Rattle or whine from the timing cover (especially cold)
- Check engine light with cam/crank correlation code
- Oil leaks at the valve cover, timing cover, or cam seals
- Overheating, coolant loss, or white exhaust smoke (head gasket)
- Knocking, ticking, or heavy oil consumption
- Vehicle approaching factory belt or chain interval
What's included with Engine Repair, Timing Chains & Timing Belts
- Genuine OEM or equivalent gasket, timing belt, or chain kit
- Water pump, tensioner, idlers, and seals as recommended
- Factory torque-and-angle sequence on all fasteners
- Coolant and oil service with OEM-spec fluids
- Post-repair scan, adaptations, and road test
- 3-year / 36,000-mile nationwide warranty
Why Choose ISA for Vehicle Diagnostics
- • Import Vehicle Expertise — Specialized in European and Asian vehicles in Colorado Springs since 1978.
- • Advanced Diagnostic Equipment — Professional and manufacturer-specific tools for accurate diagnosis.
- • Experienced Technicians — We combine scan data with hands-on mechanical and electrical testing.
- • Diagnose Before Recommending Repairs — We identify the root cause instead of replacing parts based on a fault code.
- • Clear, Documented Findings — You'll know what we found, why it matters, and what we recommend.
- • Repair Verification — Repairs are followed by a quality-control check and verification test drive.
Engine Repair, Timing Chains & Timing Belts for every import we service
We perform engine repair, timing chains & timing belts on every make in our shop — click yours for make-specific engine repair, timing chains & timing belts info: