anyone done this yet? my car has about 45000 miles and i just want to do it to pervent a brakedown

thanks nick

 

Our cars don't have a timing belt, they have a chain... the chain will usually last the lifetime of the motor, but if it does break its not a cheap fix, as it will likely take a few other parts with it. Best to leave it alone

 

Not a bad idea with 45k to change the belt. That is the number 1 cause to be broke down on the side of the road "belts and hoses. More than half the people unfortunately wait for something to go wrong before any attempt to spend money on their car as far as maintenance goes.

 

i know hhr's have a timing chain

 

There is the diagram and a little bit of info in this thread... https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/problems-service-repairs-42/check-charging-system-30760/


I haven't done mine yet, only 22K miles, it seems much simpler than several others I've done in the past because there's very few outboard accessories.... access may be difficult though.

 

i know cars pretty well and usally there is a diagram under the hood and my car doesnt have thanks for your help once again

 

Your fellow Marylander is not asking about the timing chain, his is asking about the drive belt.

 

It was that other guy

 

Who? I'm confused now.

 

I guess the confusion falls in my house as to who's on first. Thanks guys