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03-25-2005, 11:15 PM

slickstang99

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timing chain?

I just got my first mustang a 1999 4.6L gt And was wondering if it had a timing chain or belt?

03-25-2005, 11:36 PM

Djs94stang

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RE: timing chain?

It's a chain...actually I believe it is two chains

03-26-2005, 12:58 AM

slickstang99

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RE: timing chain?

What do the 2 chaims do? when do they need to be changed?

03-26-2005, 01:06 AM

fordguy17

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RE: timing chain?

the crankshaft drives two timing chains one for each overhead cam. seeing that your car is a 99 i doubt that it has enough miles on it for it to need a new timimg chain. they last many miles before they begin to loosen up.

03-26-2005, 07:14 AM

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RE: timing chain?

They have a tension system on them for that sorta like the idler pulley on your accesory belt.

03-26-2005, 10:35 AM

Djs94stang

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RE: timing chain?

Are you asking because you have a problem that you think is related to the timing chains or cam? If so, it'll probably help more if you give the symptoms.