Gen 3 2003+ no timing belt?

[Jaynen]

I texted a seller locally about looking at a 2003+ Montero and he said the 2003+ 3.8 does not have a timing belt but has timing chain instead. Just wanted to verify that? Any deferred maintenance to look out for then?

 

[jeep-N-montero]

According to the repair guide I found when SEARCHING on Google it is still a belt....

 

[Smksignals]

03-06 Montero 3.8, 6G75 engine, timing belt, # MD358549

 

[off-roader]

I wouldn't trust anything else out of that seller's mount any further than I could use Telekinetic powers to move him.:bike_rider:

 

[plh]

3.8l has a belt - at least in my 2005. Paid dealer to replace it. (Preventive Maintenance) I'm pretty sure recommended the change interval is 60K miles. I replaced mine at about 96K miles. Pushed it a little far - but the key is to replace before it breaks. Maybe I should go to Vegas...

 

[Jaynen]

Yup won't be looking at that one!

 

[michel77]

Why, because of a belt? It's a 60k interval dude, not a deal breaker?

 

[Smksignals]

Why, because of a belt? It's a 60k interval dude, not a deal breaker?

The dealer breaker is the owner of said car has no idea what he/she is talking about. Cant trust anything they say !

 

[michel77]

The dealer breaker is the owner of said car has no idea what he/she is talking about. Cant trust anything they say !

Ah, good point, that makes more sense