Erik wrote:
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.

Subaru went to a timing chain on their 6 cylinder
boxer. Speculation is that it cut about 2" off
the length of the engine and let them shoehorn
it into existing body styles.