Timing belt to timing chain possible on Evo 8,9?
Jun 20, 2009, 07:15 AM
#1
Timing belt to timing chain possible on Evo 8,9?
Is it possible to change the timing belt setup on the Evo 8 and 9 to a chain setup?
I've been interested in one of these cars but I dont like the idea of a belt.... Read enough stories here regarding bent valves and I dont want to go down that road.
If I picked up a used Evo 8 or 9 I'd hopefully swap to a chain. I dont know much about these cars though and searching just finds the ones that broke
I've been interested in one of these cars but I dont like the idea of a belt.... Read enough stories here regarding bent valves and I dont want to go down that road.
If I picked up a used Evo 8 or 9 I'd hopefully swap to a chain. I dont know much about these cars though and searching just finds the ones that broke
Jun 20, 2009, 07:18 AM
#2
Not possible from what I know.
Belts are fine - as long as you replace and monitor. I have never seen a belt snap. The tensioner is typically what fails over time. That allows the belt to expand off the timing gears, thus bending valves and whatnot damage.
PS - mievo.net is your local group. Oh, and my car is for sale
Belts are fine - as long as you replace and monitor. I have never seen a belt snap. The tensioner is typically what fails over time. That allows the belt to expand off the timing gears, thus bending valves and whatnot damage.
PS - mievo.net is your local group. Oh, and my car is for sale
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