there are two versions of the 2.5l that are used in Dodge dakotas
#1. 2.5l OHC (over head cam) if you have this motor you will notice a big black plastic housing which contains a timing BELT!!!
#2. 2.5l OHV (over head valve) if you have this motor you will notice no big black platic housing but more of an ovalish looking metal plate located somwhere on the front face of the block.
Yes.
Yes it does.
timing chain
It has a timing chain.
check timing chain/belt to see if it is broken
Timing chain.
Chain.
The 2001 Ford Explorer Sport V-6 has a timing belt. Ford engines have not use a timing chain since the 1980s.
What year
The 3.4 litre V6 engine in a 1999 Pontiac Trans Sport has a timing CHAIN
No
Belt mate.