Jenny Smedley Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 (edited) Hi Can anyone tell me if our 2.4 Alphard 2007 has a belt or a chain please? Our son just had a belt fail on his Citroen and now we're worried. Hopefully our lovely car has a chain! Edited July 29, 2023 by Jenny Smedley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geralt Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 No need to worry. That engine has a chain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rojie Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 Geralt is correct. For the benefit of V6 owners; it it only the 3 litre V6 that has a belt (not the 3.5). However, the engine is a non interference design . So what ? If the belt breaks on a non interference engine the valves will not hit the pistons and wreck the engine. You will break down, and you will need a new belt and need to get it fitted and timed correctly. The above is not true if the engine 'drops' a valve. Either way, if you have a V6 get the cam belt changed, if needed, or risk a stranding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Harrison Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 Hi. My 2008 (AH20) Vellfire 2.4 has a timing chain. I'm pretty certain all the 2.4 models have them? John Harrison. Wallasey, Wirral. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Harrison Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 On 7/29/2023 at 12:47 PM, Jenny Smedley said: Hi Can anyone tell me if our 2.4 Alphard 2007 has a belt or a chain please? Our son just had a belt fail on his Citroen and now we're worried. Hopefully our lovely car has a chain! Hi. CHAIN! You're safe!!! Best wishes John Harrison. Wallasey, Wirral. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny Smedley Posted August 22, 2023 Author Share Posted August 22, 2023 Yes brilliant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rojie Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 Just a small point. Generally speaking. Chains don't last forever, despite some Toyota engines doing so. Chain tensioners tend to have a shorter life than chains and engines. I need to research whether the 2.4 litre engine is a non interference design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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