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Subject: Re: [OM] Wyoming in August [was other stuff]
From: Jim Nichols <jhnichols@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 1 Dec 2016 15:39:39 -0600
I agree, Bill. I overhauled 69 and 70 Datsuns, and all you needed to know was to wedge the chain when pulling the head, so that the chain remained tightly wound around the crankshaft gear, and didn't lose its tooth position. And it was a substantial chain.

My granddaughter lost a VW engine when the belt broke.

With my hearing loss, chain noise would not be a problem.

Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA

On 12/1/2016 3:27 PM, Bill Pearce wrote:
The utter stupidity of this is that we are tied to regular, expensive replacement of something that contributes only to our comfort, which shows me how soft we have become. Several years ago, I sold my Audi to get out from under the nightmarishly expensive repair and maintenance bills that are the gift of German engineering. It, like most of the cars I've owned since the seventies, had a timing belt. I replaced it with a Lexus. I asked the person from whom I bought the car, who was also my long time mechanic, about timing belt replacement, and he said "Never!" When I recovered consciousness, he explained that it had a timing chain, I said Thanks for Japanese cars! The only purpose for a belt instead of a chain is to remove a bit of noise, making the inside of the car more silent. I certainly can't tell a difference. Maybe I should get my hearing checked.
1. My Lexus isn't afflicted with a lot of engine noise.
2. If noise is a problem, there needs to be more work on tires.

-----Original Message----- From: Jim Nichols
Sent: Thursday, December 01, 2016 3:02 PM
To: Olympus Camera Discussion
Subject: Re: [OM] Wyoming in August [was other stuff]

Hi Ken,

As I understand it, at least you don't have to worry about a timing
belt.  I suspect yours has a chain.

I've got a more unique situation with my 2007 Volvo V70T. Shortly after
buying it, a combination of advancing age and health concerns curtailed
our traveling.  It turned over *8000* miles last week.  So, on my next
dealer visit, some time next year, I'm faced with age-related items.
I've got to replace the original tires, tire-pressure sensors, etc,
along with the usual once a year oil change and servicing.  The sensors
are powered by batteries inside each tire, with a life expectancy of 10
years.  I expect that my timing belt should also be changed after the
recommended 10 year life.

Alas, such is the care and feeding of our mechanical pets............

Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA

On 12/1/2016 1:54 PM, Ken Norton wrote:

Speaking of the BMW, I've got to replace the water pump, belt and
power steering tank. Have all the parts ordered and will do it myself.
First "major" repair to this thing, like ever. 2004 with 165k miles.
Better get rid of it, I guess. (The original battery lasted 12 years).

AG Schnozz


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