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timing chain

American  

noun

  1. a chain for driving the camshaft of an internal-combustion engine from the crankshaft.


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He and Aaron replaced the cooling fan and installed a sway bar, timing chain and water pump.

From Washington Times

The only other major work he’s had done was getting a new timing chain installed at 750,000 miles, even though it didn’t need one, and replacing radiator and alternator.

From Fox News

The timing chain in your Element is supposed to last the life of the vehicle.

From Seattle Times

On your car, the timing chain doesn’t drive the water pump, but there is some duplication of labor.

From Seattle Times

So why does the Honda dealer want to replace the timing chain and water pump on my 2010 Honda Element at 120,000 miles when there is nothing wrong with this vehicle?

From Seattle Times