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Old 01-17-2008, 08:06 AM   #1 (permalink)
 
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Timing Belt or Chain?
Will the new 451 have a timing belt or chain and if so what is the recommended mileage for changing it?
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Old 01-17-2008, 08:22 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Will the new 451 have a timing belt or chain and if so what is the recommended mileage for changing it?
The cutaway picture of the turbo engine on the UK smart web site shows what appears to be an internal, duplex timing chain.
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smart defines it as a "maintenance-free" chain.
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Old 01-20-2008, 07:34 AM   #4 (permalink)
 
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