owlsman Posted July 14, 2008 Report Posted July 14, 2008 If my Galaxy is cambelt or chain driven? Its a 2001 (X) plate, 2.3 Ghia manual petrol. Is it a bad thing if its chain driven? Quote
Mirez Posted July 14, 2008 Report Posted July 14, 2008 All the 2.3 engines are chain driven. They are Ford derived and are the same engine as used in the transit and the last of the "bug eyed" scorpios. Its a well proven engine :) Chains are typically not used on petrol engines below 2.5 as the stress levels they are subject to is reasonably low by comparison and the noise associated with a chain can be classed as a "bad point". That said the HUGE plus side of chains is that they hardly ever snap and unlike a belt are typically designed for the life of the car without any major servicing required. Quote
owlsman Posted July 14, 2008 Author Report Posted July 14, 2008 All the 2.3 engines are chain driven. They are Ford derived and are the same engine as used in the transit and the last of the "bug eyed" scorpios. Its a well proven engine :) Chains are typically not used on petrol engines below 2.5 as the stress levels they are subject to is reasonably low by comparison and the noise associated with a chain can be classed as a "bad point". That said the HUGE plus side of chains is that they hardly ever snap and unlike a belt are typically designed for the life of the car without any major servicing required.Thanks for that, Im just paranoid that its gonna go, ive heard that if they go...the lot goes... You've put my mind at ease. :) Quote
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