Do new Mustangs have timing belts?

[casavant]

This is a dumb question but I'm pretty darn ignorant about cars. Somebody help me out. My girlfriend has a '99 and she says they don't. If that's the case, what the hell do they use?

 

[dimitrios]

Not sure about belts, but I do know they sell those rag things that go behind a mustang, they are so no mustang crap ends up on the road. You ever see them when you go for a horse and buggy ride??

 

[tbod1]

Let's see a 99 would be a 4.6 sohc so yes it would have a timing belt......the old 5.0's had chains.

 

[3Vandoo]

simple: dont trust women and cars

exception my cousin, but I wonder if she a girl!

 

[VicTusDeuS]

Belts, what a waste. A chain will last you alot longer than a piece of shit belt that has to be replaced at 60k.

 

[bullpack]

My 2001 GT has a timing belt.

 

[casavant]

Cool. Thanks, guys. I'm going to have to go prove her wrong now. He he he.

 

[frorider6]

Belts, what a waste. A chain will last you alot longer than a piece of shit belt that has to be replaced at 60k.

But a belt can be replaced by any shade tree mechanic for cheap. My timing chain had to be replaced and it cost me damn near $1000.

 

[Prometheus]

the steps involved in changing a timing belt and a chain would be the same - I don't see why one would be more work than the other, except the chain needs lube. you might be thinking about alt/ac/fan belts instead.

 

[frorider6]

the steps involved in changing a timing belt and a chain would be the same - I don't see why one would be more work than the other, except the chain needs lube. you might be thinking about alt/ac/fan belts instead.

Nope, thinking about a timing chain. The Toyota dealership charges about $150 to replace a timing belt. They charge about $1000 for a timing chain.

 

[casavant]

But a belt can be replaced by any shade tree mechanic for cheap. My timing chain had to be replaced and it cost me damn near $1000.

I can identify with the reasoning here. You were definitely born in the south.

 

[frorider6]

I can identify with the reasoning here. You were definitely born in the south.

Tennessee, born and raised.

 

[GLADIATOR351]

TH NEW MUSTANGS HAVE TIMING CHAINS!!!

 

[frorider6]

Chains are stronger (pretty good feature on a powerful engine) and less resistant to slipping and/or coming out of adjustment. However, they do stretch over time and when they have to be replaced, they are very expensive.

 

[GLADIATOR351]

THE 96 and up stangs are 4.6 SOHC or DOHC.. they have long timing chains.. no belts... The old ones have chains also

 

[plate]

One other important thing you are leaving out. Timing chains transfer alot of vibration to you top end were as belt absorb alot to the vibration causing less wear. I personally like chains regardless of the facts. Just my 2 cents.