OT: timing belts

[Chad Fernandez]

jpero at sympatico.ca wrote:

>>Yes, I know some small Vauxhall/Opel engines don't run interference.
> 
> 
> Chrysler 2.2L and 2.5L (both four inline) aren't interference engine. 
>  And runs long timing belt.

I figured that.  I liked mine.  It was an 82 Dodge Charger.  I brought 
home my first desktop PCs in the hatch, an IBM 5150, and an IBM XT case 
with mostly aftermarket guts.  I think I got the whole pile for $30.

> I really like push rods for that design, and I really don't see the 
> reason that chrsyler engineers (allpar.com has artcles on this) had 
> to use belt on 2.2 & 2.5L due to weight issues.  WTF!?

Chains are normally enclosed in castings and sealed from the outside 
areas because they are exposed to engine oil.  A belt can be covered 
with a simple plastic shrowd, like on the 2.2L Chrysler.  That's were 
the biggest weight differance would come from.


Chad Fernandez
Michigan, USA