The 2.5 liter five cylinder engine in a 1998 Acura TL has a timing BELT
In addition the belt MUST be replaced every 90,000 miles. This is an interference engine and as such if the belt breaks you will have serious engine damage. The water pump is also driven by the cam belt so you should replaced it at the same time you replace the cam belt.
The 3.0 liter V6 in a 1998 Acura CL ( is an interference engine with a timing belt ) The 3.2 liter V6 in a 1998 Acura TL( is an interference engine with a timing belt ) The 3.5 liter V6 in a 1998 Acura RL ( is an interference engine with a timing belt ) The 3.0 liter and 3.2 liter V6 in a 1998 Acura NSX ( I assume they are interference engines but they use a timing chain ) So , the answer is YES
Timing chain
1998 i30 has timing chain. just confirmed from my dealer.
chain
It has a timing chain and gears.
It uses a timing chain
A timing CHAIN
it has a timing chain it has a timing chain
This vehicle has a timing chain.
It has a timing chain.
Chain.
timing CHAIN