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tools113 · Jan 25th, 2005, 09:17 PM

I have read nothing about a timing belt on the Mini engine. Does it have one or do they use a chain?

quicksprint · Jan 25th, 2005, 09:26 PM

They use a chain.

steve

tools113 · Jan 25th, 2005, 10:12 PM

Thanks!!!

Fabio · Jan 25th, 2005, 10:45 PM

Whats the difference between the chain and the belt?

soopercharger · Jan 25th, 2005, 10:54 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Fabio

Whats the difference between the chain and the belt?

The timing chain drives the camshaft (internally) and the belt/s drives all the other bits like the alternator, water pump and supercharger

tools113 · Jan 26th, 2005, 02:37 PM

A Timing Belt does the same as a Timing Chain but must be changed at a predetermined time. The belts wear and deteriate. Most US and Japanise Motors use them now instead of the Chain especially the over head cam engines.

obehave · Jan 26th, 2005, 02:41 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by tools113

A Timing Belt does the same as a Timing Chain but must be changed at a predetermined time. The belts wear and deteriate. Most US and Japanise Motors use them now instead of the Chain especially the over head cam engines.

Belt=cheaper
A chain will also stretch over time and they do break. Just much less frequently than a belt.

Fabio · Jan 26th, 2005, 02:55 PM

thanks for the info!!

Barnabas · Jan 26th, 2005, 05:16 PM

You gotta change out the timing chain also, but like someone said not as frequently as a belt. You'll know when you need to change

Your car will make funny noises, and not good ones

pocketrocketowner · Jan 27th, 2005, 03:01 PM

Most USA V-8's use chains to drive the camshaft, even though it is not an overhead one. The sexiest noise out of an engine I have ever heard is when you fit gears to drive the camshaft on said V-8's. Better than a howling S, and that is saying something.......

Biggest difference between a belt and a chain..... belt=rubber, chain = steel
Biggest similarity: S&M people seem to be into both

Gr8Dain · Jan 27th, 2005, 04:49 PM

When a belt brakes, the car is dead. Stop right in your tracks.

When a chain goes, you tend to just lose a link or two so your timimg skips and the car seems to sputter. BUT you can get it to a shop without a tow. I got 300K miles on my 1969 GTO's first timing chain. When I had it replaced, the mechanic was amazed at how thick and heavy it was. It was three chains wide basically. He showed me the spec replacement chain and we both decided to use a beefier aftermarket chain that was as thick as the original. Hopefully I can get another 300K out of it.

Jan 25th, 2005, 09:17 PM	#1
tools113 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Twinsburg, OH Local Time: 11:24 AM Posts: 133 Offline	Timing Belt I have read nothing about a timing belt on the Mini engine. Does it have one or do they use a chain?

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Fabio F43i0 My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2004 Local Time: 03:24 PM Posts: 3,835 Offline	Whats the difference between the chain and the belt? bebo

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Fabio F43i0 My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2004 Local Time: 03:24 PM Posts: 3,835 Offline	thanks for the info!! bebo

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Barnabas Destroying your MINI Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Orlando, FL Local Time: 08:24 AM Posts: 1,195 Offline	You gotta change out the timing chain also, but like someone said not as frequently as a belt. You'll know when you need to change Your car will make funny noises, and not good ones Car is only good as the driver.

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Jan 25th, 2005, 09:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
quicksprint MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: UK,and Florida soon Local Time: 03:24 PM Posts: 47 Offline	They use a chain. steve

Jan 25th, 2005, 10:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
tools113 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Twinsburg, OH Local Time: 11:24 AM Posts: 133 Offline	Thanks!!!

Jan 25th, 2005, 10:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
soopercharger V8Bruiser Join Date: Apr 2004 Local Time: 04:24 PM Posts: 30 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Fabio Whats the difference between the chain and the belt? The timing chain drives the camshaft (internally) and the belt/s drives all the other bits like the alternator, water pump and supercharger

Jan 26th, 2005, 02:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
tools113 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Twinsburg, OH Local Time: 11:24 AM Posts: 133 Offline	A Timing Belt does the same as a Timing Chain but must be changed at a predetermined time. The belts wear and deteriate. Most US and Japanise Motors use them now instead of the Chain especially the over head cam engines.

Jan 26th, 2005, 02:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
obehave Mini Mod Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 11:24 AM Posts: 9,388 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by tools113 A Timing Belt does the same as a Timing Chain but must be changed at a predetermined time. The belts wear and deteriate. Most US and Japanise Motors use them now instead of the Chain especially the over head cam engines. Belt=cheaper A chain will also stretch over time and they do break. Just much less frequently than a belt.

Jan 27th, 2005, 03:01 PM	#10 (permalink)
pocketrocketowner Best Personal Regards Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ile de Vaux, France Local Time: 04:24 PM Posts: 2,037 Offline	Most USA V-8's use chains to drive the camshaft, even though it is not an overhead one. The sexiest noise out of an engine I have ever heard is when you fit gears to drive the camshaft on said V-8's. Better than a howling S, and that is saying something....... Biggest difference between a belt and a chain..... belt=rubber, chain = steel Biggest similarity: S&M people seem to be into both

Jan 27th, 2005, 04:49 PM	#11 (permalink)
Gr8Dain Gotta Get Out More!!! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Northern, VA, US Local Time: 10:24 AM Posts: 833 Offline	When a belt brakes, the car is dead. Stop right in your tracks. When a chain goes, you tend to just lose a link or two so your timimg skips and the car seems to sputter. BUT you can get it to a shop without a tow. I got 300K miles on my 1969 GTO's first timing chain. When I had it replaced, the mechanic was amazed at how thick and heavy it was. It was three chains wide basically. He showed me the spec replacement chain and we both decided to use a beefier aftermarket chain that was as thick as the original. Hopefully I can get another 300K out of it.

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