Timing chain or belt?

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10-27-2010, 08:00 PM

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Timing chain or belt?

Just wondered if the GE engine has a timing chain or belt

Thanks guys!

10-27-2010, 08:46 PM

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It has a timing chain (thank God).

10-27-2010, 08:59 PM

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^^ What he said. Yes the GE8's has timing chains.

10-27-2010, 09:53 PM

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SO glad Honda went away from using timing belts. An interference engine with a timing belt is a recipe for a really, REALLY expensive repair.

10-27-2010, 10:12 PM

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YES>>>> Thank goodness its a chain

10-27-2010, 10:27 PM

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One of the reasons I avoided Hondas of the past.

10-28-2010, 03:01 AM

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Does that also apply to the older model fits?

10-29-2010, 02:44 AM

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I think you have to use a chain with vtc? Correct me if I'm wrong.

10-29-2010, 01:52 PM

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Thanks for the info guys, its much appreciated

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10-29-2010, 03:04 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Itsslow

Does that also apply to the older model fits?

Looks like it too, p/n 14401-PWC-004.

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10-29-2010, 07:50 PM

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many manufacturers are moving back to timingchains as engineering tolerances have greately improved and the old drawbacks of chains over belts are minimized.

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10-29-2010, 09:11 PM

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If you remove the oil cap you can see the chain. I am glad they dont use the belt anymore.

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10-29-2010, 09:20 PM

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all new honda 4-cyl engines run on chains now. the 6-cyls are the only ones left with belts.

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10-29-2010, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by jnesselroad

all new honda 4-cyl engines run on chains now. the 6-cyls are the only ones left with belts.

I hope that will change soon, put maybe it wont because of chain noise with the v6 and the knock sensors wont work right.

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11-02-2010, 03:39 PM

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So if they use chains now, how often do you need to get them serviced?

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11-02-2010, 03:45 PM

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Searched .

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11-15-2010, 03:03 PM

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ahh well thats good news!

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07-23-2021, 11:05 PM

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[QUOTE='Lyon[Nightroad];926760']I think you have to use a chain with vtc? Correct me if I'm wrong.[/QUOT
The older hondas has vtec and had timing belts

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