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TIMING BELT- WHY BELT NOT CHAIN

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by tundrainsc, Apr 27, 2021.

  1. Apr 27, 2021 at 2:25 PM
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    tundrainsc

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    Can someone tell me why some cars have belts rather than chains. Some Cars I have owned never needed chain replacement. Other cars I owned with belts have to be changed every 90 k at over a 1000 $ each time. Is this a ploy to get more money or is there a mechanical reason?
     
  2. Apr 27, 2021 at 2:29 PM
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    Belts are typically quieter, creating lower NVH overall.
     
  3. Apr 27, 2021 at 3:07 PM
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    Try Google. 10.4 million results on the design differences between timing chains and timing belts.
     
  4. Apr 27, 2021 at 3:25 PM
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    ‘Internet Search’. Not the Spy Organization noun that somehow became verb.

     
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  5. Apr 27, 2021 at 4:10 PM
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  6. Apr 27, 2021 at 4:10 PM
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    Yeah, belts are quieter, but there is the lifespan issue. This goes back to the 70s with the Japanese, although I think Volvo was doing Timing belts long before the Japanese.
     
  7. Apr 27, 2021 at 4:14 PM
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    Anytime I’m visiting someones home I ask if Sirious or Alexus is is listening. When they say yes, I ask the Spy Networks if they are ‘spying’ on me. They never answer. Ever.

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  8. Apr 27, 2021 at 4:16 PM
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    After reading some turd gen threads on noise chains, I tend to prefer our belts.

    Turd reports are that the tensioner clogs up and causes lack of lubrication issues.
     
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  9. Apr 27, 2021 at 4:25 PM
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  10. Apr 27, 2021 at 4:30 PM
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    A non answer. Which is a strong Yes imo.
     
  11. Apr 27, 2021 at 4:40 PM
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    A timing belt is easier to change.
    OHC timing chains in the 70's weren't much better than timing belts. I've had a timing chain go out on a 70's Mazda pick up at just over 80K miles. A friend had a really loose timing chain on his 70's Datsun(Nissan) pick up at just over 100K.
     
  14. Apr 27, 2021 at 4:44 PM
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    I ask this same question. A yes answer involves me unplugging it or leaving. Think about what they will be using your recorded voice for in 30 years.
     
  15. Apr 27, 2021 at 4:47 PM
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    Timing belt change intervals were established to jive with manufacturer warranty periods. I've never gotten weird about, nor had a failure, at 200,000+ miles on a Mama Toyota timing belt.
     
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    Its already happening now. :thumbsup:

    Nobody wants to believe it. I’ve nothing to hide, but my really Good Looking Hands. :rofl:
     
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    Good on ya. I prefer to make things happen on my own and gain wisdom Organically. It took a while for the Societal Shift in Paradigm to happen, but it happened quickly. As an excellent analyst, you’ll recognize the difference in Search Engines if you were to make a switch. They are stark, especially when it comes to current events/news.
     
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    They aren't looking for secrets. They are just looking to get to know you, really really well. So well that they know what to expect of you. So well that they can maybe influence you one way or another. Maybe that's just crazy talk.
     
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    Exactly! Belt is much better!
     
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    timing control (accuracy, variation, etc) is better for emissions.
     
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    You and me in the corner with Tin Foil Caps. :rofl:

    We are in 5G Territory now. Nobody tried to block it... well a few people did and warned about it but the others were/are bought out. Do a search on that one.


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