Check this out.... Timing Chain Repair Tag
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Check this out.... Timing Chain Repair Tag
I thought I had a deal on a nice low mileage car, but the seller was stuck at a high market price and the car had an inoperative roof and no proof of a timing chain update, so back to the drawing board.
So, I am looking at a very clean 1999 with about 98k miles, and I found a tag in the engine bay which says timing belt serviced with a 2012 date... I have to assume that this means the tensioners were done, but the seller cannot guarantee it.. Take a look at attached photo... wouldn't you think that a service center who went to the trouble to put this tag in the engine bay would be referring to the tensioners---even though it refers to a non existent timing belt??
So, I am looking at a very clean 1999 with about 98k miles, and I found a tag in the engine bay which says timing belt serviced with a 2012 date... I have to assume that this means the tensioners were done, but the seller cannot guarantee it.. Take a look at attached photo... wouldn't you think that a service center who went to the trouble to put this tag in the engine bay would be referring to the tensioners---even though it refers to a non existent timing belt??
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The only way to know for sure is to pull one of the cam covers (right side is easier) and take a look. It should only take 30 - 45 minutes or so and you may have to replace the gasket if it's damaged in the disassembly process, but it will provide you peace of mind.
I hope it's got the metal body tensioners.
I hope it's got the metal body tensioners.
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