GU Patrol 4.5 Petrol timing chain

Submitted: Tuesday, Mar 03, 2009 at 22:24
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Hi can anyone tell me how often the timing chain needs to be done in the GU 4.5 petrols? I believe they have a timing chain (which apparently lasts longer than a belt type) but can't find anywhere in my service manual where this is stated. Also if anyone has had it done, what was the cost - I am expecting it to be expensive!!!
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Reply By: donk - Wednesday, Mar 04, 2009 at 00:18

Wednesday, Mar 04, 2009 at 00:18
Timing chains normally don't have a specified interval to be replaced the way that timing belts do

Normally they are only replaced (along with tensioner & guides & sometimes gears) when they become noisey (rattle)

I am not experienced with petrol Patrols but would expect that you should see at least 200,000 klms before this would be needed

Regards Don
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Reply By: Madfisher - Wednesday, Mar 04, 2009 at 08:01

Wednesday, Mar 04, 2009 at 08:01
Cannot speak about Patrols, but Toyota 22r motors usually do about 300000ks before replacement. Apparently they give you plenty of warning as they get quite noisy(like a machine gun)
Cheers Pete
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