Timing Belt ?
05-26-2005, 06:33 PM
#7
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Location: Paterson, NJ
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its behind the Timing Cover. If you take off the valve cover you'll be able to see the top of it. You really dont need to change it unless it broken. If its making noises (tapping sound) then theres threads on here that tell you how to reduce/stop it.
05-26-2005, 07:11 PM
#9
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Join Date: Nov 2004
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it in the trunk. Remove the spare tire, and you'll see it.
actually though....the chains are a lot better than belts, but can be noisy. My car w/ 140k. miles had a very lose chain, so i had it replaced, along with the entire timing set, which includes all the gears that the chain goes on, and the tensioners/guides.
On our cars, the chains are not a huge worry. The upper chain guides that are supposed to keep the chain in place ARE a worry though. They can break, and throw a bunch of plastic pieces in your motor.....not good.
actually though....the chains are a lot better than belts, but can be noisy. My car w/ 140k. miles had a very lose chain, so i had it replaced, along with the entire timing set, which includes all the gears that the chain goes on, and the tensioners/guides.
On our cars, the chains are not a huge worry. The upper chain guides that are supposed to keep the chain in place ARE a worry though. They can break, and throw a bunch of plastic pieces in your motor.....not good.
