RV8 timing belt

[timnutt]

I might be wrong, but I can't see anywhere in the Haynes manual that says the frequency of the timing belt needing to be changed. Most petrol cars I have owned recommend 60-70,000 miles. Does the Rover v8 not need it changing.

The reason I ask is that I would normally change a timing belt on an engine I don't know the history of. However, it looks like a complex job that I'd like to avoid, particularly that 280NM of torque on the crank pulley bolt ;-(

What d'reckon?
Thanks

[kokkolanpoika]

Sorry to say, RV8 has got timing CHAIN..
If you are replacing cam etc, then you have to replace chain, or it is advisable to change it..
I know many RV8 enginse witch has got run STD chain over 400 000km.. Still running fine..

[timnutt]

Great. Thanks, that's one less job to do

[DaveEFI]

Do any pushrod engines have a belt?

[harvey]

Do any pushrod engines have a belt?

Old transit or freight rover (can't remember which) diesels did, when the belt failed it just bent the pushrods.

[SimpleSimon]

Do any pushrod engines have a belt?

Old transit or freight rover (can't remember which) diesels did, when the belt failed it just bent the pushrods.

^This Transit 2.5 DI, and damaged the rocker adjuster studs sometimes

[kokkolanpoika]

Do any pushrod engines have a belt?

You can buy custom made timing belt kit for SBC V8..

Like here..
http://www.jegs.com/p/Jesel/Jesel-Preci ... 5/10002/-1

Better than chain.. I understand it will also made better cam timing control than chain when engine is running..?

[kiwicar]

"You can buy custom made timing belt kit for SBC V8.. Very Happy"
yes you can, I did and fitted it, not cheep but a nice kit by all accounts it gives much more consistent valve timing and it means you can change the cam without stripping the front cover.
best regards
Mike