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timing belt
Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2020 2:03 pm
by rsims193141
does my 92 4L AJ6 engine,have a timing belt or chain,and will it need replacing,or do they really last forever
Re: timing belt
Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2020 6:15 pm
by davidr
Hi - your car has a timing chain and not a belt. Changing it is not a routine maintenance job like a belt would be.
Having said that, it is known for the timing chains to stretch and throw the valve timing out and the tensioners can get a bit noisy.
Re: timing belt
Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2020 7:52 pm
by rsims193141
brilliant,thanks for the info,
Re: timing belt
Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2020 1:19 pm
by ng4xjs
I actually had a chain snap on my 92 AJ6 (not a pleasant sight).
Nick
Re: timing belt
Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2020 1:52 pm
by PaulGover
AFAIR on the 4.2 XK engine the guidance was if you ever take the camshaft timing apart, replace the chain as it's so cheap.