Time belt vs time chain

[rna800]

Just a survey. What is better, time belt or time chain? They said that time chain is noisier but it could last as long as the engine could run. Time belt is quieter but there's a possibility that it could snap if not checked. Please voice out your opinions. Thanks!

[1D4LV]

durability wise, no question. timing chains. but it could also snap, pero the probability is too low.

[Esnie.com]

+1 for 1D4LV.

my 190e benz is a timing chain, since my father bought the car we havent yet replace the chain, its a quite noisy din compare to my pregio.

[rna800]

+1 for 1D4LV.

my 190e benz is a timing chain, since my father bought the car we havent yet replace the chain, its a quite noisy din compare to my pregio.

How do you maintain a timing chain from wear and tear? Or is there a way to maintain it? For timing belt, you have to replace it at a certain period or else you'll suffer the consequence if it gets snapped.

[v6dreamer]

A timing belt is made of rubber and may be reinforced with braided steel. A timing chain is made of metal.

On most vehicles (not all) if the timing belt (or chain) breaks while the engine is running, it can cause internal damage to the valves (and of course your engine will no longer run). It is best to replace the belt as per instructions, either by age or mileage whichever comes first.

Rubber (even synthetic rubber) breaks down with age, which is why it is recommended to be changed at 8 years.

When changing the timing belt change the cam seals also. If does not make sense to change them later especially when you're in the same vicinity

[JiggeR671]

Para sakin mas maganda kung chain kase mas tumatagal. Basta well lubricated lagi. Yung belt naman hassle kase kailangan pa palitan after you reach a certain milage. Pag minamalas ka pa at interference ang engine mo, pag naputol yan habang tumatakbo yung makina siguradong malaking gastos. Pero kung non interference like most toyotas ok lang kase belt lang masisira.

[1D4LV]

How do you maintain a timing chain from wear and tear? Or is there a way to maintain it? For timing belt, you have to replace it at a certain period or else you'll suffer the consequence if it gets snapped.

for chains, you would need to have it lubricated and the tensioners adjusted based on recommended intervals.

[rna800]

for chains, you would need to have it lubricated and the tensioners adjusted based on recommended intervals.

I see. At least that's better and cheaper than having it replaced at a certain period. Any lubricants/oil would do or you could just put any as long as it gets lubricated?

[niky]

As for noise... I can't say that I've noticed timing chain driven engines to be any noisier than timing belt driven engines.

There aren't any valid reasons not to use timing chains, and it's nice to see more and more manufacturers switch.

[rna800]

As for noise... I can't say that I've noticed timing chain driven engines to be any noisier than timing belt driven engines.

There aren't any valid reasons not to use timing chains, and it's nice to see more and more manufacturers switch.

I asked the agent in Isuzu showroom about the noise of timing gear engines, he said the previous dmax is really noisier compared to the new one since it's already crdi. I haven't heard the engine of the new dmax but my neighbor has a 2005 dmax and the engine is, in my opinion, is kinda noisy.

[niky]

The Crosswind uses a timing gear, which should, technically, be even more reliable since there are no flexible links to break, but it still needs to be periodically aligned.