06 G35C


Is the timing belt a rubber belt or a chain? how many miles or Kms till this needs replacement?


thanks!

 

I think we have a timing chain...

 

Yes, no timing belt in our VQ's, we have timing chains.

 

Anyone know what kind of service the chain guides are supposed to get?

I've looked all over the owners manual, service manual and even through sites like edmunds which gives you a mileage/service breakdown and nothing is ever mentioned regarding service and the timing chain.

This boggles me.

 

the chain has no service...

 

Yeah, chains should never need to be replaced or service throughout the life of the engine - at least that's always been my understanding

 

when i bought my 03 G at 60k miles. The timing chain was replaced.

 

I bought the G BECAUSE it has a chain. Effing belts are a rip as they charge 600 buck or something to make you change them at 60K.

I have had about 17 cars and never an issue with a chain. Belts suck!

 

Hope you didn't pay for that.

 

hell no!!!


it was done before i purchased it.

 

I've heard that the chain guides are what wears out causing slack in the chain which can result in the chain coming off. Usually when the guides wear out it causes a loud tapping/ticking noise from the chain slapping around in the engine. Not sure if that applies to the VQ, but thats what happened to my brothers Toyota.

 

I think the dealership lied to you

 

I never knew any Toyota had a chain, I thought they all had a belt but maybe not.

 

chain

 

Ya never heard of anyone needing to replace a timing chain