does my cherokee have a timing belt or chain?

xj_maniac_newb · 07-05-2010, 07:39 PM

i have the 2.5L I4 with the 5 speed manual, i know on my old 89 yota i had a chain, but i wasnt sure it was the same for all manual transmissions.... but what i do know is if i have a timing belt than its about time to change it

ca441970 · 07-05-2010, 08:24 PM

Chain, only the deisel has a belt.

xj_maniac_newb · 07-05-2010, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ca441970

Chain, only the deisel has a belt.

thanks, still sad to know only 1 in 10 people who looked at this knew the answer

ca441970 · 07-05-2010, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by xj_maniac_newb

thanks, still sad to know only 1 in 10 people who looked at this knew the answer

I too had a 2000 Tacoma 4cyl 4x4. It had a chain also as you know. Love chains, belts SUCK!!!

xj_maniac_newb · 07-05-2010, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ca441970

I too had a 2000 Tacoma 4cyl 4x4. It had a chain also as you know. Love chains, belts SUCK!!!

i KNOW! i mean theres to much of a chance for me mess something up so i always have a shop do it...and that costs like 1000 or so...rediculous

ca441970 · 07-06-2010, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by xj_maniac_newb

i KNOW! i mean theres to much of a chance for me mess something up so i always have a shop do it...and that costs like 1000 or so...rediculous

Try doing one in a 96 accord. 2 belts, timing and balance belt. Took me 7 hours. Honda wanted $1300 to do it...

Copytech · 07-06-2010, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by ca441970

Try doing one in a 96 accord. 2 belts, timing and balance belt. Took me 7 hours. Honda wanted $1300 to do it...

I can do the one on my 2004 Subaru in under an hour, the dealership wants over $500.

superj · 07-06-2010, 08:15 AM

mitsubishis have 3 on some of their little 4 cylinders. bmw e30s use one and so do the old isuzu troopers.

its funny, the only time bmw ever tried the belt on an engine and its the best selling bmw ever made in history. that belt is the one downfall for the model and htey removed it and went back to a chain for the next model 3 series which never sold as well.

07-06-2010, 08:15 AM	#8
superj CF Veteran Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: corpus christi, texas Posts: 1,885 My Photos 1987 Cherokee Engine: 4.0 I6 Transmission: automatic Transfer Case: np231, i believe Front Axle: stock 35c Rear Axle: stock 30 Tires: 31" wrangler duratrac Lift Specifications: 5" with rough country and spacers and control arm drop kit Misc Accessories: cup holders	mitsubishis have 3 on some of their little 4 cylinders. bmw e30s use one and so do the old isuzu troopers. its funny, the only time bmw ever tried the belt on an engine and its the best selling bmw ever made in history. that belt is the one downfall for the model and htey removed it and went back to a chain for the next model 3 series which never sold as well. __________________ 1987 wrangler Laredo. No more Cherokee

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ca441970 Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Easthampton, MA Posts: 155 My Photos 1999 Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: AT Transfer Case: 231 Front Axle: Dana 30 Rear Axle: 8.25 Chrysler 29 spline Tires: 235/75/15 BFG AT's Lift Specifications: none yet	Chain, only the deisel has a belt.

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