Do we have timing chain or timing belt?
02-06-2012, 01:16 PM
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Do we have timing chain or timing belt?
If so when do they both need to be replaced ? I have 138k miles and just talked to previous owner(owned it from 44k to 129k when I bought it) and he said he didn't change it....
02-06-2012, 01:18 PM
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......sigh.
Timing chain. Not to be captain derk of the U.S.S Anus, but the search button does wonders when used. As far as replacement, I forget the exact interval... if one exists. Usually they last until they start slapping and making noise... that's when they're replaced.
Timing chain. Not to be captain derk of the U.S.S Anus, but the search button does wonders when used. As far as replacement, I forget the exact interval... if one exists. Usually they last until they start slapping and making noise... that's when they're replaced.
02-06-2012, 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by 1991Jeep_Man
......sigh.
Timing chain. Not to be captain derk of the U.S.S Anus, but the search button does wonders when used. As far as replacement, I forget the exact interval... if one exists. Usually they last until they start slapping and making noise... that's when they're replaced.
Timing chain. Not to be captain derk of the U.S.S Anus, but the search button does wonders when used. As far as replacement, I forget the exact interval... if one exists. Usually they last until they start slapping and making noise... that's when they're replaced.
02-06-2012, 05:29 PM
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I have 250K HARD miles on my 92 4.0. It could probably use a new chainset. But, I am cheap bastard right now. Will have to wait till summer.
If it fails it's no biggie. The 4.0L is NOT an interference engine.
Seconding the "Get a new mechanic"....
If it fails it's no biggie. The 4.0L is NOT an interference engine.
Seconding the "Get a new mechanic"....
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02-06-2012, 11:00 PM
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Seams odd they said it needed a T/belt.... sure he wasn't talking about a serpentine belt? just curious. That is embarrassing for them if they really thought it had a T/belt...
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I thought the timing chain lasted the life of the engine unless it made excess noise ? The timing chain was one of the reasons for my dad choosing a 2008 Infiniti G35 over all of it's competitors(not the main reason mind you), they said timing chain lasts life of engine. He has 149k miles on it now, I only have 138k miles. Why are you guys changing out timing chains at 140k ?!
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I thought the timing chain lasted the life of the engine unless it made excess noise ? The timing chain was one of the reasons for my dad choosing a 2008 Infiniti G35 over all of it's competitors(not the main reason mind you), they said timing chain lasts life of engine. He has 149k miles on it now, I only have 138k miles. Why are you guys changing out timing chains at 140k ?!
But in most cases a T/chain will last for the life of the engine, I would not worry about it unless it makes noise or your in there already...
I hve seen chains stretch and break, but its not common.
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