Timing chains vs belts

Steve Leung (sleung@sikorsky.com)
Fri, 19 Jun 1998 10:37:26 -0500

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What are the pros and cons of timing chains versus belts?
Why do most modern car engines use belts rather than chains?
Is it a matter of cost? noise? performance?
Are belts built in obsolescence?

Steve

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