2001 I30 timing chain or belt?

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Title says it all. I cant' find a straight answer. Thanks in advance.


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It's a chain (well, two chains).

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Thanks. Could you tell me if it's the same as the I35's chain? What type of maintenance am I looking at?

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No real maintenance on the chain to speak of. They usually outlast the engine.

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I think they are different. The 3.0l and 3.5l have different parts # listed.

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MinisterofDOOM wrote:It's a chain (well, two chains).
Three chains actually. One on each head connecting the intake and exhaust cams, and the main drive chain.

I believe the 3.5 chain is larger due to the variable timing sprockets on the cams.

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if it has a metal hosuing it is a chain. if it it plastic it is a belt. i30 has chain

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is an i30 with about 90k miles it on but good condition something to worry about?

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No. I wouldn't give it a thought until 200k, or if you hear strange noises coming from the front cover.


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