Cambelt / Timing Chain

Cambelt / Timing Chain

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rrouse

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2,892 posts

269 months

Saturday 10th August 2002
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Looking back through some previous posts, it would appear that the 2.9 in the S3 is fitted with a timing chain rather than a cambelt. Can anyone confirm this so that I can stop worrying about when the belt should be changed?

P.S. Does anyone know any history on J444 TVR (my new pride and joy)? I know it started life in Cheshire and was resident in Scotland around '96, but any other history would be interesting.

Paceracing

729 posts

267 months

Sunday 11th August 2002
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The 2.9 Cologne V6 engine has a timing chain, which occasionally needs attention to the tensioners.
The 2.8 Cologne V6 engine has timing gears which can cause problems due to excessive wear.

Jas.