On a 1998 Mercury Sable :
The 3.0 liter " Vulcan " V6 engine has ( 1 timing CHAIN )
The 3.0 liter " Duratec " V6 engine has ( 1 timing CHAIN to each cylinder head , so there are 2 timing CHAINS )
No , the 5.0 liter V8 engine in a 1998 Mercury Mountaineer has ( 1 ) timing CHAIN
The 3.0 litre V6 engine in a 1998 Mercury Villager has a timing BELT
The 1998 Mercury Villager 3.0 liter V6 engine has a timing BELT ( according to the Gates website , they make timing belts etc. )
A 1998 Mercury Mystique , 2.5 liter V6 has : ( 1 timing CHAIN to each cylinder head , so there are 2 timing CHAINS )
On a 1998 Mercury Mystique , 2.5 liter V6 engine : NO timing belt ( it has 1 timing CHAIN to each cylinder head , so there are 2 timing CHAINS )
In the 1998 Mercury Mountaineer : The 4.0 liter SOHC - V6 engine has ( 3 ) timing CHAINS The 5.0 liter V8 engine has ( 1 ) timing CHAIN
In a 1998 Mercury Sable : The transaxle is the transmission on your front wheel drive Mercury Sable it is located in the engine compartment , on the drivers side , bolted to the engine
According to the 1998 Mercury Sable Owner Guide : ( 16.0 U.S. gallons )
1999 mercury sable horn replacement
Timing chain
front of the motor
1998 i30 has timing chain. just confirmed from my dealer.