Starting with the completely redesigned 1998 model a timing chain is used.
1994 Geo Prizm has a timing belt.
How do you replace the timing belt on a 1994 Geo Prizm 1.6?
how do you set timing on a 92 geo prizm if timing belt has broken
Oh yes!
Replace the cam belt every 60,000 miles.
Replace every 60,000 miles.
belt diagram for a 1996 Geo Prizm
Its a non interferance engine and they rarely need to be changed
50,000-60,000 miles. Whoever changes the timing belt, recommend buy the kit (not just the belt) and be careful to keep timing marks aligned.
Timing belt ( for both the 1.6 liter and 1.8 liter - 4 cylinder engines )
Owner's manual: Dealer, Salvage Yard, E-Bay, and many on-line sites are sources. One good site is: http://www.samarins.com/maintenance/manual.html
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