Help: Looking for IBM timing belt replacement.

From: james <james_at_jdfogg.com>
Date: Fri Dec 24 09:13:31 2004

On Fri, 2004-12-24 at 09:13, Joe R. wrote:
> The '68 chevy didn't use a timing belt, it used a timing chain. Just
> like all the REAL American cars! Personally I wish they all still did. I
> hate these stupid rubber timing belts! All they're good for is generating
> revenue for the delaers when they slip or break and you end having to buy
> half of a new engine or a new car.

Not all foreign (non US) cars use rubber band drive.

Both my Suzuki's (96 4cyl and 2002 6cyl) use a chain. Some Mitsubishi's
do too. Some (mitsu's) have convoluted giant wandering chains that need
oil-pressure powered tensioners that raise hell as the engine gets
older.
Received on Fri Dec 24 2004 - 09:13:31 GMT