Timing Belt vs. Chain

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Steve Giannoni, Jun 3, 2011.

  1. Steve Giannoni

    Steve Giannoni Guest

    Why have so many cars gone to a belt instead of a chain ? ...
     
    Steve Giannoni, Jun 3, 2011
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  2. Steve Giannoni

    John M Guest

    I'm not a mechanic but I do know that belts are cheaper and easier to
    replace. That's my 2 cents, though. ;)
     
    John M, Jun 3, 2011
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    AS Guest

    Yes, but replacement has to be in a lot shorter periods.
     
    AS, Jun 3, 2011
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  4. Steve Giannoni

    Steve Giannoni Guest

    My 2001 Prius uses a chain and replacement is never a part of routine
    maintenance ...
     
    Steve Giannoni, Jun 3, 2011
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  5. Steve Giannoni

    Alan Bowler Guest

    Actually I had the impression that the trand was back to chains.
    My '91 Civic had a belt. My 2003 Civic hybrid has a chain.
     
    Alan Bowler, Jun 15, 2011
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