I realize this is all after the fact, but the Suzuki 2007 XL7 has been a good truck to drive overall. It is symptomatic of the same problem (again) and I am hesitant to repair it (again) vs. replace an engine! I have less than 50 K mileage on the second set of timing chains.

Open to suggestion of a compatible engine NOT IN THE SAME engine model series!

My husband thankfully was able to change the three timing chains, tensioners and rollers but it took three days to do so. Spared us 1500 dollars thank goodness but from what I have seen this has happened way too often for Suzuki to not have made a recall on this issue. There is even a timing chain repair kit that they now offer so that should tell them something about their cheaply made vehicles! Beautiful interior and exterior but crappy engine and electrical system!