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Engine - Cam belt or chain?

  • MalcolmB
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07 Dec 2011 17:55 #27481 by MalcolmB
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

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07 Dec 2011 18:15 #27484 by j45on
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 by Licksan
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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! :)

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07 Dec 2011 19:12 #27491 by facade

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 by MalcolmB
Replied by MalcolmB on topic Re: Engine - Cam belt or chain?
Thanks for all the replies guys. I'm sure it won't be the last post I make.....

Cheers

Malcolm

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07 Dec 2011 22:55 - 11 Dec 2011 10:01 #27514 by martysmith
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:
Last edit: 11 Dec 2011 10:01 by martysmith.

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