Slows2k

The only Honda's in the current model line up that don't use a Timing chain are V6 powered. Every K series engine in Accords, RSX, TSX, CRV, Element and RDX all use a chain. So do Civic Hybrids and Insights.

Mystiqueskillz

What are the advantages over one another between the timing chain and timing belt?

iam7head

belt snaps, chain don't

Slows2k

Chains can break. They just last longer than a belt.

JonBoy

I didn't know all of the 4-cylinders use a timing chain. Thanks!

JonBoy

Timing chains are also generally louder than timing belts, which is (I believe) one of the main reasons they were not used for a while. Chains are also more expensive to buy.

kenstyle

[QUOTE=iam7head,Jul 31 2007, 12:49 PM] The funny thing is i changed my sister's 2000 celica GTS' drive belt couple days earlier. It took me a good 4 hours to get the job done with a help of friend.
this is what we took off in order to get the belt. it cost more than my belt for some reason, it was around 36+tax

2 piece motor mount(6 bolts total)
bracket for the AC and PSlines(since it's all in the way)
autotensioner
engine bay cover
lower engine bay cover

there's about 2 inches of working room there, 2 a/c line was in the middle, the powersteering line was there, the cruise control line is there. The autotension will not go back in without a 5 foot cheater bar on the pivot point and a pry bar. oh, did i mention there's about 2 inches of room to do all the work in? it's worse than the VW aeg timing belt job that require lowering the motor

thanks yamaha/toyota

03 9g

when does a timing "chain" need to be replaced ?

RACER

Just a rough guestimate, the timing chain in the S2k should last a minumum of 150 - 180k miles.

RACER

If it stretches.