Timing Chain or Timing Belt on GT

2001FZ1 · Post by **2001FZ1** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 2:51 am

I did some looking through the owner's manual and didn't find anything about changing the belt/chain at a specific time. Most 4 bangers need the belt changed around 90,000 miles. Am I missing something?Sorry if this is a dumb question, new to the Vibe GT.

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 2:56 am

Well being toyota built... I could be wrong, but GM has been going towards electric timing on some of their vehicles. In all honesty, what the Vibe has, I don't know...

2001FZ1 · Post by **2001FZ1** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 4:05 am

Just to clear things up a bit. I am talking about the belt/chain that runs off the crank to turn the cam shaft and any other components. Is it a belt or chain and when does it need to be checked/replaced.

joatmon · Post by **joatmon** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 4:22 am

These engines have timing chains, and there is no specified maintenance interval for them.looking over previous threads, such as http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id ... ?id=2122it seems as if these engines are non-interference, which means that even if the chain breaks, the pistons won't hit the valves.

2001FZ1 · Post by **2001FZ1** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 5:18 am

Thanks joatmon

Pick · Post by **Pick** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 6:29 am

Good news on both accounts:Yes to timing chainYes to non-interference engineA nice surprise as i expected it to have a belt.

Vibe_dude · Post by **Vibe_dude** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 10:26 am

its a chain.i think honda is the only one that still uses belts.but i could be wrong.

binary · Post by **binary** » Thu Aug 18, 2005 9:45 am

Quote, originally posted by Vibe_dude Â»its a chain.i think honda is the only one that still uses belts.but i could be wrong.It's not company specific... most lower-end 4cyl engines use belts. Mostly on SOHC configurations.Although many are moving toward variable valve timing to squeeze all the HP they can out of these little buggers. Not that VVT requires a chain - but typically they run dual cams, which would probably thrash a belt pretty quickly.Chains are typically only replaced during engine overhauls. Although - as usual - some engines are different and have a specific replacement schedule.

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