Hey,

Does anyone know if the 2k1 Camaros or any Camaro for that matter have a timing belt or a timing chain? Is there a difference? At what mileage should the belt or chain get replaced?

Thanks,
Paul

 

I beleive all v6 4th gens had timing chains...


As for it being changed I think I have only heard of like 1-2 times where someone actually hd to change it.

I have heard people with 160,000+ miles and on the stock timing chain no problem.

 

hmmm, i dont know if its a belt or chain....never thought about it, if i had to guess, is say belt, but i dont know so... yeah, the only time you should ever have to change it is it it breaks...and not often does this happen...in a v6 for sure anyway

 

i dont know why you need to know, but im pretty sure its a timing chain....if your going to swap it out, check into gear drives....there awesome...sound good too

 

The 3800II has a timing chain. I would like to see some one try and prove other wise.
Timing chains last way longer than any belt.
Most car makers recomend changing them at 60,000 miles or if the water pump dies.
Timing chains go for 200,000 miles easy in most cases, the only time you change them is if there is a timing problem that won't go away (usaly after 170,000miles) or when you rebuild the engine.
I don't know if any timing gears are made for the 3800II.