Does my 98 Rodeo have a timing belt or a timing chain?

I would - but the timing belt would be overdue at 120K if a 2.0L engine. From the service interval linked below:

"At 110K miles (175,000 km) replace timing belt (2.0L engine only). Check condition of timing belt tensioning system, dampening pulleys, and idler pulleys and replace if necessary (2.0L engine only)."


http://www.audiusa.com/content/dam/audiusa/Documents/Audi-Maintenance-Schedule-Model-Year-2008.pdf

My book shows 3.0 ltr 1997-01 "V" engine with a timing belt recommended change at 100.000 miles or 60.000 miles under adverse conditions. It shows 3 idler pulleys that should be changed as well and all the cam and crank seals should be replaced as well because oil is the main killer of timing belts.. While you may consider the extra cost to be a burden you will not think so when you get 100.000miles trouble free in the timing belt area . Do not replace any of the items and you run the risk of all that work again in say 30.000 miles

I have a 1997 3.2 L Rodeo. This vehicle, and yours too actually uses a rubber timing belt that is suggested by Isuzu to be replaced every 60,000 miles.

It is not a difficult process,and takes about 6 hours to complete.

The factory calls for replacing the belt every 110,000 miles

you should be good thats normal to replace drive belt around 100k

Hello;
The Ford motors are pretty good. I had 280K on a 2.9 V-8 that only needed the oil changed every 3K. Unless you have fluctuatuation in the timing then you should be ok.
These engines use a chain rather than a belt and have excellent life.
Thanks;
Rich RPM Northwest

With like around 110K miles or your 238 km, it it past time to change it, although many people don't. Should have been changed earlier. Don't want any bent valves, etc. Hope this helps you, Rick

2003 and up Honda Accord with 4 cylinder engines do indeed have a chain and the V6 has a belt which must be replaced at 110,000 miles. Why? Ask Honda, they designed the engines.

It is true that this engine DOES in fact have a timing chain. The 3.0L uses a timing belt, which has to be replaced at regular intervals. Typically, the 3.3 & 3.8, which both use a timing chain, don't have to be replaced nearly as often but still requires replacement once they have "stretched" beyond their normal working limits. The timing chain cover must be removed to inspect or replace this part. Typically, timing chain kits (comes w/ crank & cam gears) are sold at local auto parts stores.

Your car has a timing belt. What is it doing on deceleration?