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DT

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Hi all,

I recently bought a used 08 Honda 'Fit' McCar, and had the dealer toss
in a set of factory shop manuals as part of the deal.

Later, looking through the manuals, I was very surprised to learn the
'Fit' doesn't use a timing belt, but instead a for real old fashion
timing chain.

Then a little while ago, I saw a post in one of the Honda groups where
someone was trying to confirm if what he'd heard about the Civics going
back to chains was true!

Even though belts have to be replaced now and again,

And that replacement is a $700 job at the dealer. Our new Kia Sorento uses a
chain also, and that is the motor destined to power other models. I just
replaced the belt on our Sedona, what a huge job, it's easy to see how they
charge $700. Good riddance to timing belts.

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DT