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Timing/Cam Belts and Chains

[Deleted User] · 2010-06-22 13:57:45

Any of the modern diesels use chains? Or are they all belts? What about your average petrol? Most seem to be belts. Anyone ever replace a belt with a chain? Belts are a pain I remember the old Volvos had non interference engines meaning if you had a belt if it snapped it didnt ruin the engine you just timed it and put back…

22-06-2010 1:57pm

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Any of the modern diesels use chains? Or are they all belts?
What about your average petrol? Most seem to be belts.

Anyone ever replace a belt with a chain? Belts are a pain
I remember the old Volvos had non interference engines meaning if you had a belt if it snapped it didnt ruin the engine you just timed it and put back on a new belt. I had an old DTI vectra that had a chain which didnt have a replacement mileage they were expected to outlast the car!

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#2 22-06-2010 3:06pm

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I think Mercedes stuck with chains to a large degree although I know little about mercedes.

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#3 22-06-2010 3:09pm

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Pretty sure you cannot replace a belt with a chain

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#4 22-06-2010 3:30pm

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Ford have gone back to using chains in the MK6 Transit range since 2000.

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#5 22-06-2010 3:31pm

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Ford have gone back to using chains in the MK6 Transit range 1999 on.

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#6 22-06-2010 3:54pm

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Ford use a Timing Chain on the previous model Mondeo 2000 - 2007, but the new one uses a Belt.

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