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How do you know if the timing belt is bad on 1998 Chevy Malibu?
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∙ 11y ago
If it has not failed yet then you need to take the cover off and inspect it for cracks and such.
If it has failed there will be no compression, the engine will not run and the camshaft timing will be way out.
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Does your 1998 4 Cylinder Chevy Malibu have a timing belt or a timing chain?
The 2.4 litre four cylinder engine in a 1998 Chevrolet Malibu has a timing CHAIN
Does the 2005 Malibu have a timing belt?
The 2005 Chevy Malibu has a timing chain, not a timing belt.
What type of timing belt is on a 2003 Chevy Malibu?
None. It does not have a timing belt. It has a timing chain.
When should the timing belt be changed on a 1999 Chevy Malibu?
It does not have a timing belt, it has a chain.
How do you change the time belt on a 1997 Chevy Malibu?
It has no Timing Belt, it has a Timing Chain.
Does your 2005 Chevy Malibu have a timing belt or timing chain?
Timing Chain
Does a 98 Chevy Malibu have a timing chain or belt?
chain
How often should you replace timing belt on 2003 Malibu?
The 2003 Chevy Malibu does not have a timing belt. It has a chain which should last the life of the engine.
Does a Chevy Malibu classic have timing belt or chain?
2.2 has a chain
Does your 2004 Chevy Malibu have a timing belt or timing chain?
Pushrod engines have a chain. Overhead cam engines have a belt.
2002 Chevy Malibu have a timing belt or chain?
4 cylinders have a belt and v6 has a chain!
How much does it usually cost to change the timing belt on a 2002 Chevy Malibu?
It is your lucky day. The cost will be $0.00. The 2000 Chevy Malibu has a chain and NOT a belt. No maintenance is required.
