dugrant153

Just wanted to verify whether the 4G69 Lancer Ralliart has a timing chain or belt?

I didn't geta good look at the engine bay, so I can't really tell. And there's not a lot of information about the Lancer Ralliart's timing mechanism.

So yeah... just wanted to know for sure what it is:P

lookslikeanevo

iTrader: (23)

im sure its a belt

Scarf Face

iTrader: (1)

from the manual: regular maintenance schedule, 180km/112miles/90months - replace timing belt.

captain150

Belt, for sure.

dugrant153

so every 2 years (roughly), you have to replace the timing belt, eh?
Isn't the 4G69 an interference engine, meaning that if the timing belt were to go, the engine would self-destruct?

And how much does it usually cost for a timing belt change?

pocoRA

iTrader: (4)

I think it's generally around 100,000kms you change your timing belt, that's alot of driving in 2 yrs.

captain150

Indeed, in half a year I have only done 6000kilometers. So I would only be at 24,000 (in theory) in 2 years. Now, it depends where I am working in the summer and how much I drive to school (whether or not I carpool). I'm guessing 30,000kilometers in 2 years. Remember, i'm on a lease so I can't go over my yearly kilometers. Granted, i'm pretty sure my yearly kilometers are higher than 12,000 kilometers.

Scarf Face

iTrader: (1)

I have 19,000 km in just over 8 months. The severe maint schedule says to change it at 100km or 4 years, and is 'recommended in Canada because it best describes the operationg conditions'. It is pretty damn expensive, mostly because of the labour though.

captain150

Every single person in Canada should be using the severe schedule. It is foolish not to with so many cold starts, long warm up times etc. I wouldn't take a chance with the timing belt either, also, you are lucky you don't have a GM 3.4L. twin DOHC and 2 timing belts, cost usually over 500 dollars to replace.

Rydog

iTrader: (3)

i've already got 23,000 kms on my RA and i've only had it since may of this year. i'm sure i'll be one of the first to be replacing my belt, especially since i'm in Calgary too.

pocoRA

iTrader: (4)

I dont think you need to use the severe maintenance schedule here in vancouver, we have pretty warm winters. I havent seen any igloos in town recently.

captain150

Well you have the best argument in Canada, but there are more aspects that cause the need for the severe schedule. Minus the cold weather and you still have 10-20 things that need the severe schedule.

sweet_bucket22

BELT. I took the cover off once.