timing belt vs timing chain in c43

Jun 6, 2012 | 05:05 PM

illmaticnyc

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timing belt vs timing chain in c43

do our cars have a timing chain or a timing belt? or both? i know some cars are driven by both where the crankshaft is chain driven.

Jun 6, 2012 | 05:15 PM

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Timing chain and something you can forget for years

Jun 6, 2012 | 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by illmaticnyc

do our cars have a timing chain or a timing belt? or both? i know some cars are driven by both where the crankshaft is chain driven.

I've rebuilt a few engines and I'm curious - What car / engine design has both a timing belt AND a timing chain on the same engine?

Jun 6, 2012 | 08:45 PM

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I've rebuilt a few engines and I'm curious - What car / engine design has both a timing belt AND a timing chain on the same engine?

I think some Hondas have both a timing belt and a timing chain. The timing chain in these cases is usually an auxiliary drive unit running the variable camshafts, fuel pump, oil pump, or other accessories. On most applications, a timing belt drives the actual camshafts.

Jun 7, 2012 | 04:46 AM

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timing chains are sometimes replaced on high mileage cars from 100.000 miles and higher due to chain is slacking, plastic rails inside engine are changed too