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Timing Belt/Chain

Discussion in 'New Members' started by MarkLong, Aug 15, 2014.

  1. Aug 15, 2014 at 7:45 PM
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    MarkLong

    MarkLong [OP] New Member

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    I just bought a 4 cylinder 96 Tacoma and heard somewhere that the timing belt needs to be replaced every so many miles. I was just wondering what that exact number was.
     
  2. Aug 15, 2014 at 7:52 PM
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    Styx586

    Styx586 Well-Known Member

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    According to my manual, the 4 cylinder engines have timing chains, not belts. So it should be a lifetime part... no replacement necessary unless youre having a particular problem with ur timing.
     
  3. Aug 15, 2014 at 10:37 PM
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    MarkLong

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    Shoot don't know why I haven't noticed that myself. Thanks though
     

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