What is life like with your car? Let us know and win £500 in John Lewis vouchers | No thanks
Why are timing chains preferred over timing belts?
If timing chain-type motors are better than others, why are all motors are produced with timing belts?
Asked on 3 March 2012 by AP, via email
Answered by
Honest John
Belts were cheaper and quieter, but chains more precisely control emissions, which is why they are coming back. Mercedes-Benz engines have always been chain.
Tags:
timing belt
timing chain
Similar questions
I have just bought a 60 plate Ford Focus Mk2 1.6 TDCI and I was wondering if it has a timing chain or belt and when this would need replacing. I do not have any paperwork to show the timing belt has been...
Is there a problem with the wet timing belt in the 1litre and 1.5litre engines used in the Ford Puma? I have heard that the belt sheds material which blocks the oilways.
I have a Kia Soul Samba CRDi 1.6 1st generation, my garage tells me I have a chain. Other info I looked up tells me its a cambelt, garage says it has metal cover. Would you be able to verify for me?
.jpg)
