Timing/Cam belts??

[Big T]

Prob a stupid question guys but are these the same thing or two seperate parts?? I always thought they were the same.

Tried posting on Fchat but it seems down.

Any help would be great....Thanx..T.

[thong]

Two completly diff drives,
the chain is inside and lubricated by the engine oil,
the t/belt is external no lube req,tooth'ed rubber belt,
best drive system is by gears but expensive to mass produce,
hope that help's

Dale.

[chrisx666]

TIMING/CAM BELTS??

One and the same. It's a belt that both rotates the camshaft(s) and as it is toothed, 'times' it with the crank.

[Big T]

chrisx666 said:

TIMING/CAM BELTS?? One and the same. It's a belt that both rotates the camshaft(s) and as it is toothed, 'times' it with the crank.

Thanks, thought so....Just proved how crap my old dealer really is then, my god, it amazes me how these well known dealers get away with stuff sometimes.