JonD 路 11mo ago. Timing chains should last the life of the engine, unlike timing belts that need regular replacing. If the veh is driven normally, the timing chain should last over 250000km. Like. 路 Reply 路. Bruce W. 路 1y ago 路 ASX XA (2010-2012) Drove 2010 Mitsubishi as today road noise was very loud. Is this normal.
The chain is designed to last the life of the car. As long as the oil is kept clean and replaced every 12,000 miles or 12 months (whichever comes first) it should be fine. Given the age of the car, it would be wise to have the chain checked at the next service. Damaged or worn chains usually make a rattling noise when they are problematic. The 4B11 (official code-name) engine in your ASX used a timing chain rather than a toothed, rubber timing belt. That means the chain should be good for the life of the engine, rather than requiring periodic replacement as a timing belt does.12. Remove 3 plastic timing chain covers - 8 to 10 bolts (10 mm socket) 13. With the timing chain covers off the front of the engine, you call see all 3 timing marks, one on each of the camshaft gears and the one of the crank gear. Reinstall the crank bolt, and rotate the engine to align the marks so that the engine is at Top Dead Center (TDC
This as a Volkswagen 2.0 TDI engine and needs a timing belt, tensioner and waterpump change every 4 years or every 60k miles whichever comes first. In this case it's probably overdue. Should cost about 拢500. Answered by Honest John on 22 July 2015. Tags: maintenance servicing 4wd timing belt.
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