[lgbalfa]

how often should you change the timing belt on a S4? about how many miles? thanks.

 

[ghnl]

I don't think your car has a 'timing belt'. It should have a timing chain. Are you referring to the accessory drive belt?

 

[bianchi2]

..no timming belt..timming chain..and that at 200000 miles..

 

[lgbalfa]

yes that's what i meant - sorry.

 

[lgbalfa]

..no timming belt..timming chain..and that at 200000 miles..

wow - so they basically last forever.

 

[aldo]

wow - so they basically last forever.

That doesn't mean it won't ever need tension adjustment.

 

[Zunige]

Chains last a long time, unlike belts that do have to be replaced regularly. (Belts are affected by age, not just by mileage.) Also, a chain is a lot noisier than a belt, so there are some trade-offs. Personally, I am very happy about the chain. Break a belt and you're looking at a serious repair...

Best regards,

 

[ghnl]

Break a belt and you're looking at a serious repair...

Like our Chrylser Sebring convertible? The water pump siezed which took out the timing belt! Valves & pistons collided - broke at least two valves (4 valves/cylinder) on the rear bank. Quit dissassembly then and replaced the engine...

 

[Wille R.]

My chain in my -67 Duetto has lasted for 40 years now. That's quality.

 

[aldo]

My chain in my -67 Duetto has lasted for 40 years now. That's quality.

Willie, First rule of Alfa mechanics, never brag about how long a part has lasted, now It's sure to fail tommorow.

 

[Zunige]

Like our Chrylser Sebring convertible? The water pump siezed which took out the timing belt! Valves & pistons collided - broke at least two valves (4 valves/cylinder) on the rear bank. Quit dissassembly then and replaced the engine...

And my FIAT 124 Spider,... which my cousin had been driving at that time since I didn't use it much... Now it has a new head, engine was pulled out and has been ready to go back in longer than I want to disclose, but I decided that we are going to re-do the car... It really isn't another "project", since we were already "in there"...

Best regards,