It has a timing chain which will last the life of the engine.
The 2.4 liter four cylinder engine in a 2000 Pontiac Grand Am has a timing CHAIN
To fix the Pontiac Sunfire if it jumped time, the timing belt has to be replaced. Then the car has to have the timing set again after the belt is replaced.
Pontiac Grand Prix does not have a timing belt. It has a timing chain and it is replaced when it breaks.
I just found out that it has a timing chain because mine is being replaced.
If this is a 4cylinder motor, the water pump is located in with the timing belt,and should be replaced by a qualified mechanic, this is a interference motor, if timing belt is not properly installed, motor damage will result. Bent valves, holes in pistons,etc.
The Pontiac Grand Prix has a Timing Chain with a spring loaded tensioner. The tensioner is know to wear, crack and then break. The timing chain and tensioner should be replaced at 100,000 miles. This is a pretty big job that can be done with the motor in the car. $$$ Ray
I've been informed it has a timing chain, not belt, and therefore does not need to be replaced.
The timing belt should be replaced every 100,000 miles.
The timing should be 8 degrees
Im replacing the timing belt on a 1995 Ford Escort 1.9L. How do I Set the timing on it?
It has a timing belt that should be replaced every 90,000 miles. The water pump should also be replaced as it is driven by the cam belt.
You don't as it has a chain not a belt.