JAZZ Timing Belt

**Zimp13** · 21-03-2006 10:27 AM

Since Jazz doesnt use timing belt, when do we have to change the chain???? anyone done that before and how much???

**sassy_fit_vtit** · 21-03-2006 09:54 PM

my mechanic told me its a metal chain, should last the life of the car

**Poeter** · 22-03-2006 10:01 AM

Is the L15A a non-interference or interference engine?

**QuintessentiaLs** · 22-03-2006 10:14 AM

Originally Posted by sassy_fit_vtit

my mechanic told me its a metal chain, should last the life of the car

Excellent!

**Fizz** · 22-03-2006 11:02 AM

i've been told timing chains never needs replacing. only needs some adjusting every few years

**NvM** · 22-03-2006 02:44 PM

thats good to hear :P

**destrukshn** · 22-03-2006 02:53 PM

chains shouldn't break nor fail... (qoute SHOULDN'T) lol.
they just get noisy after a long period of time.

**jazcivic** · 23-03-2006 04:10 PM

Friend of mine had an old clunk of a Merc V8 that had done close
to 500,000km. The cam chain adjuster had worn out causing a major hernia.

I suppose with regular oil changes and TLC for the unmodified Jazz,
the cam chain and tensioner should last 500,000km before replacement
is considered. My '84 Civic's done 430,000km and still going reasonably.
Regular servicing and parts replacement is the key.