Timing Belt vs. Chain

I'm not a mechanic but I do know that belts are cheaper and easier to replace. That's my 2 cents, though. ;)

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Yes, but replacement has to be in a lot shorter periods.

Actually I had the impression that the trand was back to chains. My '91 Civic had a belt. My 2003 Civic hybrid has a chain.

Wow, time flies. It seems like Honda just made this change. So with some of these chain driven engines reaching the 9 year mark, have there been any problems? Can't say I've heard of any. Speaking here of Honda engines. Lots of problems in Saturns RIP.

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My understanding is that the chains are proving to be just about bulletproof.

That'll change, or probably has already changed, when the beancounters find out.