timing chain

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lunyty
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timing chain

Post by lunyty »

my "03" has about 120,000 miles now when should i think about changing the timing cahain if at all,how long do the chains last in this car ??
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ColonelPanic
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Re: timing chain (lunyty)

Post by ColonelPanic »

Unlike a belt, there isn't really a set interval (or a need) for routine replacement of a chain. Unless there are problems, I'd leave it alone.
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Re: timing chain (ColonelPanic)

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I agree. Welcome to Genvibe
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Re: timing chain (Raven)

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Quote, originally posted by Raven »I agree. Welcome to Genvibe +2
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Re: timing chain (zionzr2)

Post by Digger »

with out a rubber timing belt, there is no need to change it.
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