1.6 CR vs. 1.9 PD?? Wer ist ihn schon gefahren | Posts 16+

12-10-2009, 7:24 Subject:

Hutfahrer wrote:

...because the cost of replacing the timing belt is no longer included! Often, the engines are so tightly integrated that it simply doesn't work with the installed unit.

"That's exactly my point, because the change is actually unnecessary and avoidable... and we're among the people who are 'allowed' to do 2-3 belt changes before needing a replacement, since we drive the cars for a long time."

If the interval is really 300,000 km as it is stated everywhere (I wasn't aware of that, I overlooked it, sorry

), then it's practically the same as the timing chain...

It would be interesting to see how such lifespan extensions are technically achieved, because in my experience, belts often look quite worn after 90,000 kilometers.

12-10-2009, 7:30 Subject:

Well, by reducing the load and benefiting from optimized properties.

PS: By the way, I've seen more broken timing chains than timing belts. All of them were from people I know who own or owned BMWs. These were mostly older models (I think E34, so an older 5-series). In those models, the tensioner often failed, leading to chain breakage (I know of 3 cases), and this happened long before the mileage reached 100,000 kilometers.

12-10-2009, 9:21 Subject:

Ibiza1986 wrote:

For a specific reason, I have a question, because even Auto Bild doesn't seem to know, in some cases, what is installed:

*LOL*
It was good !

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... because the change is actually unnecessary and avoidable...

Absolutely unavoidable!

and we are among the people who are 'allowed' to do 2-3 belt changes at a time, because we drive the cars for a long time...

So, with 2 chain replacements (180,000 km or 240,000 km for newer models), you are within the mileage range where manufacturers of engines with timing chains strongly recommend replacing the timing chain.
Then pay for this exchange... or better yet, replace the ZR three times.

So, I've seen more broken chains than timing belts.

Okay, I haven't seen a huge number of defective chains either, but it's not a large amount. It balances out. In return, the ZR motors are significantly more popular in terms of the number of users.