Cambelt Or Timing Chain

[pj_andrew]

I have a '02 2.3 with 60k miles and one garage says it has a cambelt which now needs changing and the other says it has a timing chain so no need to worry.

 

So which is it?!!

[gaznlou]

2.3 uses a Timing Chain

[gaznlou]

Chains are usually designed for the life of the engine, but should it get noisy, it should be replaced together with the tensioner components. If the sprockets are also worn, it would be a good idea to replace these as well. Failing to change a noisy cam chain could well lead to it defining the life of the engine.

Gaz

[jkspoff]

They are pulling a fast one, it has a chain which is good for several hundred thousand miles, unless faulty. Edited July 27, 2007 by jkspoff

[pj_andrew]

Ok, so it's a chain. Good, phew. Thanks for the replies.

 

Interestingly it's the local garage on the corner who say its a chain and the local Ford specialist who says it's a cambelt.

 

No prizes for guessing who is doing the service.

Edited July 27, 2007 by pj_andrew

[motorwise]

They are pulling a fast one, it has a chain which is good for several hundred thousand miles, unless faulty.

 

 

thats a bit optimistic :rolleyes:

[Andrew T]

Well.................I've read a claim on here of 380,000 miles on one chain and still going strong !

[motorwise]

Well.................I've read a claim on here of 380,000 miles on one chain and still going strong !

 

 

thats good going but I know these engines of old and I wouldn't want to go much past 150K with the same chain guides

[johnswlondon]

failing to change the oil at the correct mileage will accelerate chain wear,if the oil has been regularly changed you should be ok

[Gala xy]

Be handy to know who the dealer is that thinks it's got a camBELT !!!!