Timing Chain Not Belt

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I'm no engine expert, but I'd think having a timing chain vs belt is a core characteristic of an engine family. Timing belts will go away when the J series is replaced by 2.0T or a new V6 family.
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chains will stretch overtime. also honda chain tensioner are known to go bad a lot
 

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chains will stretch overtime. also honda chain tensioner are known to go bad a lot
GM and their 3.6 V6 motor is a prime example. People have had to replace their timing chains at 7,000 miles, sometimes sooner. Some are barely lucky to get 60k miles before the engine starts throwing codes and misfiring.

At least our chains are good for most of the cars life. Tensioners, maybe not. But if replacing those, might as well replace the chain IMO.
 

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The chains will be fine. None of us are gonna keep this car long enough to have to worry about changing it anyway. :D

Prime example: My son turns 18 at about the same time my car will be paid off. He already has it in his head that my Coupe will be his first car to own. It probably will. :dunno:
 

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I have a '10 Accord Crosstour with 75,000 miles with the original timing belt. Still looks great so I'm hoping to get to 100k before it's time to change! Fingers Crossed
 


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With Honda, I believe:

4 cyl = timing chain

6 cyl = timing belt (replace every 100,000 miles)
 
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Timing belts are usually a 100k miles or 160k kms. Or every 7 years, whichever comes first. At least, that's what I can recall.

My old 2002 civic had a timing belt. Was getting to replace it right before my brother totaled it. Would've been pissed if I spent that money only to have the car wrecked in a day or less. It happened 2 days before our appointment.

As for Civics, they only started to use chains in 2006, starting with the 8th generation. With accords and other 4 cylinders, I can't remember off the top of my head but my 2005 accord 2.4 had a timing chain.

Regarding the J series, is there any particular reason as to why they haven't moved up to a timing chain from the timing belt?
Well the big issue is whether or not the Valves are "interference" with the pistons. I've had cars both ways. If YES then the engine will destroy itself if the timing fails.
 
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Well the big issue is whether or not the Valves are "interference" with the pistons. I've had cars both ways. If YES then the engine will destroy itself if the timing fails.
I even had a car where the intake and exhaust valves were interference with each other (as well as the piston).
 

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I had a Nissan Hardbody that was interference type. Belt broke, engine was trash afterwards. It was a beater that I paid $200 for, with over 300k on the odometer, used it for 6 months, so not that big of deal.
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