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Engine - Cam belt or chain?
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07 Dec 2011 17:55 #27481
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Engine - Cam belt or chain? was created by MalcolmB
Hi Guys...
I'm a newbie to this forum. My previous experience has been with modsports and Formula Ford (It was a long time ago!)
I've recently moved to a place in the sticks with a very steep and twisty track for access so I've just bought a 2005 Jimny VVTS Engine Capacity1328cc and Engine number M13A-1485401 with just over 60,000 on the clock. Please can somebody tell me whether it uses a cam belt or chain? It's got a full dealer service history but there's no mention about changing cam belts and I reckon if it actually uses belts it's time for a change.
Also, what's the difference between VVT and non-VVT Jimnies?
Finally, I didn't get a spare key or owner's manual with it, the seller keeps telling me he'll send it when he finds it. Any idea where I can get them for a price that doesn't make me scream?
Sorry to appear a bit daft but I've never owned a Jimny before and I don't want to end up with an engine rebuild.
Cheers
Malcolm
I'm a newbie to this forum. My previous experience has been with modsports and Formula Ford (It was a long time ago!)
I've recently moved to a place in the sticks with a very steep and twisty track for access so I've just bought a 2005 Jimny VVTS Engine Capacity1328cc and Engine number M13A-1485401 with just over 60,000 on the clock. Please can somebody tell me whether it uses a cam belt or chain? It's got a full dealer service history but there's no mention about changing cam belts and I reckon if it actually uses belts it's time for a change.
Also, what's the difference between VVT and non-VVT Jimnies?
Finally, I didn't get a spare key or owner's manual with it, the seller keeps telling me he'll send it when he finds it. Any idea where I can get them for a price that doesn't make me scream?
Sorry to appear a bit daft but I've never owned a Jimny before and I don't want to end up with an engine rebuild.
Cheers
Malcolm
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07 Dec 2011 18:15 #27484
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Replied by j45on on topic Re: Engine - Cam belt or chain?
A 2005 vvt will have a cam chain
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07 Dec 2011 18:27 #27485
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The M series VVT engine uses a Timing Chain so no belt change required. Believe the same can be said for non VVT DOHC M series motor fitted around 2001. Prior to that the earlier G series used a belt.
If this is wrong I am sure someone will correct me!
Welcome by the way!
If this is wrong I am sure someone will correct me!
Welcome by the way!

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07 Dec 2011 19:12 #27491
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Phone him 3 times a day, pitch a tent in his garden, and get him to find them, is the only way. :blink:
A new key is between £60 and £100 depending on whether you get Suzuki to supply and code it, or get your own key cloned.
You will get an owners manual on eBay easy enough, could be £20 though....
If it suddenly breaks, go back to the last thing that you did before it broke and start looking there
Replied by facade on topic Re: Engine - Cam belt or chain?
MalcolmB wrote: Hi Guys...
Finally, I didn't get a spare key or owner's manual with it, the seller keeps telling me he'll send it when he finds it. Any idea where I can get them for a price that doesn't make me scream?
Phone him 3 times a day, pitch a tent in his garden, and get him to find them, is the only way. :blink:
A new key is between £60 and £100 depending on whether you get Suzuki to supply and code it, or get your own key cloned.
You will get an owners manual on eBay easy enough, could be £20 though....
If it suddenly breaks, go back to the last thing that you did before it broke and start looking there

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07 Dec 2011 20:03 #27495
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Thanks for all the replies guys. I'm sure it won't be the last post I make.....
Cheers
Malcolm
Cheers
Malcolm
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07 Dec 2011 22:55 - 11 Dec 2011 10:01 #27514
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Replied by martysmith on topic Re: Engine - Cam belt or chain?
hello and welcome .......im pretty sure yours has a chain so no worries there :whistle:
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