2006 mx5

[les1963]

hi everyone i have just got myself a 1.8 2006 mx5 could someone tell me if it has a timing chain or timing belt

[zizgag69]

Chain (previous owner)

[les1963]

it,s done 70000 when should it be repalced,cheers

[zizgag69]

It's not a service item. I ran mine from 14k to 144k, engine never missed a beat (apart from liking a drink of oil latterly).

Is there a problem with the engine that makes you suspect an issue with the timing chain?

Congratulations on the purchase, great car!

[les1963]

there,s no issue with the car it drives faultlessly just wasn,t sure as i,m not very mechanical minded but i,m over the moon with the car,

[Jimmy Recard]

Don’t worry about it. As long as you change the oil when it’s due, you should never have to replace the chain

[kuro]

Keep an eye on the oil level on the mzr engines.

[Evoluzione]

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