Import Specialty Auto
Timing chain and camshaft gears during engine timing service on an import at Import Specialty Auto Colorado Springs

Engine Repair, Timing Chains & Timing Belts in Colorado Springs

Engine repair from gaskets to timing components to full replacement.

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 drivers choose ISA for Engine Repair, Timing Chains & Timing Belts

  • • ASE-Master certified, import-trained technicians
  • • Family-owned in Colorado Springs since 1978
  • • Complimentary loaner vehicles and free shuttle
  • • Voted Best Auto Repair Shop in Colorado Springs — 7 years running
  • • Transparent pricing — no upsells, no surprises
  • • Serving Colorado Springs, Monument, Falcon, Black Forest, Briargate, Fountain, and Manitou Springs

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:

FAQ

Engine Repair, Timing Chains & Timing Belts — Common Questions

Most manufacturers specify 60,000–105,000 miles. Skipping it on an interference engine means catastrophic damage — pistons hitting valves. We follow factory intervals exactly.

Need engine repair, timing chains & timing belts done right?

Skip the dealer wait. ISA delivers dealer-level diagnostics with honest pricing and a 3-year / 36,000-mile nationwide warranty.

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