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Thread: Does the Mirage 1.2L engine have timing belt or chain-driven camshafts?

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    Does the Mirage 1.2L engine have timing belt or chain-driven camshafts?

    Anybody happen to know this? Someone on EcoModder asked.

    Niky responded that he thinks it's chain-driven. Just looking for confirmation from anyone who has it.

    Thanks!


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    It's chain-driven. Noticeably much more clattery at startup compared to our Daihatsu Charade's belt-driven three-banger too.

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    Thanks, Alpha!

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    It is chain driven, remove the oil filler cap and you will see it.
    Last edited by Gerami; 05-29-2013 at 12:14 PM.

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    Thanks, Gerami!

    A chain may be a bit noisier, but has lower overall maintenance costs than a belt, I suppose. I wonder if there's an efficiency reason for going with a chain vs. belt though.

    I also wonder if this is an interference engine.


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