Q: Balance shaft, timing case cover and camshaft Bank 1a need replacing.
Purchased the car in August. Car wouldn't start in November. Repaired the valve cover gasket, replaced the alternator, alternator belt and battery. Now the timing case cover, camshaft Bank 1a and balance shaft needs replacing. I don't know what to do. The repairs are going to be expensive.
My car has 83945 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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