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Old 10-19-2011, 01:26 PM   #26
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Originally Posted by suprachica79 View Post
I thought belts are 80-100k, chains can double that or even stand the whole life of the engine
Again, it's all up to the car maker. Chain still stretch resulting loosen the tension equal to misfire & other engine damaging stuff.

I have only worked w timing chain twice, so I'm no expert in that field. IMO I prefer belt over chain do to light weight & easier to install... but that's just me.
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