This GM 3.0L Duramax LM2 Hit 140K Miles—Then a Known Issue Caused Major Engine Damage

Service records looked fine, but this 3.0L Duramax teardown uncovered timing chain chaos, broken rockers, and a ruined bottom ...
The Providence Journal

Timing belts vs. chains

JOHNSTON — Everyone knows — or ought to know — that a broken timing belt is a serious no-no. “Every time (we have) a broken timing belt, nine times out of 10 it results in engine damage,” said Anthony ...
Telegram

Timing belt: rubber vs. chain

DEAR CAR TALK: I bought a 2009 Hyundai Accent new back in the day. Today it has 77,000 miles on it. I knew it was time to change the timing belt, but that's not cheap, so I put it off thinking I could ...
The Providence Journal

Is there any way to protect the car battery in hot weather? | Car Doctor

Hot weather can shorten car battery life, especially in hotter climates. Timing belts typically last 100,000 miles or 10 years. Repairing a car with a broken timing chain can be costly, but may be ...
The Daily Dot

‘I fixed so many cars with this problem’: Mechanic shows what a Toyota with a timing chain problem sounds like. It’s more common than you think

A mechanic posted a viral TikTok showing the sound a Toyota makes with a timing chain problem. Viewers say this can be a simple fix. Featured Video The user @rizzfixx7 has reached over 4,000 likes and ...
Jalopnik

Why You Should Care If Your Engine Uses A Timing Belt Or Chain

Do you know what a timing belt or a timing chain is and what they do? Could you find them on your vehicle's engine if you had to? If you answered no, don't sweat it. Both are buried behind a lot of ...
ConsumerAffairs

Timing Chain Replacement Cost

Keep reading to find out what a timing chain replacement costs, what kind of help you can expect from your warranty, and what the key differences are between timing chains and timing belts. Luckily, ...