- Mar 26, 2005
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So I found out that my 2004 Lexus RX 330 has a timing belt, and not a timing chain. Aside from the insane price it costs to replace, this is a huge annoyance, because if the belt pops, the engine will go with it, and there is no cheap or easy way to bring it back to life. I cant believe most motorists don't consider this a big flaw.
I did read up on why belts are used instead of chains, but I always place reliability above performance, and had I known about the belt in my car prior to purchase, I would have never gotten it.
Anyway, I am curious if any car manufacturers still make cars with a timing chain instead of a belt these days.
Let me know if you know of any.
I did read up on why belts are used instead of chains, but I always place reliability above performance, and had I known about the belt in my car prior to purchase, I would have never gotten it.
Anyway, I am curious if any car manufacturers still make cars with a timing chain instead of a belt these days.
Let me know if you know of any.