chimera 430 timing belt change intervals

[phildingle]

hi all, thanks for all the advice on the 430 purchase. ive took the plunge and on saturday will be the proud owner of a really nice 94 430, got it for £7300 in the end, and with the original asking price being £8495 im quite pleased, cant wait till saturday, just wanted to know the timing belt change intervals. its done 51k with fsh, but i forgot to ask when it was last done, thanks

[TV8]

Not sure it has a timing belt. I think they have chains, some having double chains.

Any pics of your new toy?

[Alexdaredevilz]

It runs a chain, and it will probaly outlast your camshaft, so don't worry about it and burn some rubber

[phildingle]

thanks alot for that. has put my mind at rest. shows what i know,lol oh well, still learning, no pics yet but will put some on soon as i get it. was the first time id drove a tvr today and i loved it! noise, power,everything. gearbox will take a bit of gettin used to(sd1 im afraid) but sure ill get used to it

[BIGMIKE1]

Well done sure you'll enjoy it. It sounds like the green one thats been on ebay based in Mansfield??? Was tempted to look myself before I bought mine as it did look nice.

[pwd95]

Welcome to the exclusive 430 club. As said, no belt just a chain that will last the lifetime of the engine. All it'll need is regular fluid changes, plugs every so often, keep an eye on brakes etc. Even they're cheap Ford Sierra jobbies. Just enjoy.

[gordonsalive]

Wish you had been around a couple of months back when I let mine go for £6,500, and yes it was good but I had 2 TVR's and only one single car garage, ah well, hope you enjoy the 430, lovely motor!