Does a 2000 Sunfire have a Timing Belt?

[trw991]

I just recently purchased a 2000 Sunfire for cheap transportation! There is a small oil leak on the back of the engine...probably a seal? Someone told me that newer cars do not have timing belts? Is this true? The car has 100+ thousand miles and thought maybe the timing belt should be changed, along with replacement of the oil seal.

Any input would be helpful.

thanks trw991

[hotbug1776]

timing chain, not belt. for both the 2.4L and the 2.2L
I believe the same for the ECO as well. Not as familiar with that engine yet.

[trw991]

Thanks....What would cause the Check Engine Light to come on, and stay on? There does not appear to be any engine problems and the car is running fine.

Thanks
TRW991

[hotbug1776]

there is something that threw a code, take the car to Autozone or the like if in Canada. they usually get the codes for free. it's most likely something minor, like a burnt out bulb or a sensor thats just out of spec.

[Classicrocjunkie]

I made a rather large post a while back on how to change the serpentine belt if you need to replace yours... just search for it.

[pre98zetec]

Originally Posted by Classicrocjunkie

I made a rather large post a while back on how to change the serpentine belt if you need to replace yours... just search for it.

Serpentine belt and timing chain/belt aren't the same thing dude.

[Curtis20]

Originally Posted by hotbug1776

timing chain, not belt. for both the 2.4L and the 2.2L
I believe the same for the ECO as well. Not as familiar with that engine yet.

i have a 2000 sunfire and my check engine light has been on for like 3 months now i had it checked out and the shop said it was like i had drove my car with out a gas cap and air got in it so that caused the light to come on and that was it he turned it off and it just came back in a week and its still the same problem lol so dont be to worried!!

[jayson716]

Have auto zone or somthing tell you what the code reads it is possible that it is your O2 sensor I have a 2000 and it went bad and have had to problems with how the car was running. i replaced and cleared the code and havent had a light since.

[m2736185]

timing chain

[Cavalier2000]

man no one read this thread lol

[89Sunbird]

FYI, it is illegal for a check engine light to be erased without the problem being fixed. An Autozone employee did it once, store was fined $5000, and everyone working that shift was fired...

[Cavalier2000]

the read it at autozone.

[Infinitrium]

Originally Posted by 89Sunbird

FYI, it is illegal for a check engine light to be erased without the problem being fixed. An Autozone employee did it once, store was fined $5000, and everyone working that shift was fired...

Hm, wasn't aware of that. I wonder who ratted out that particular employee..

[89Sunbird]

The people who brought the car in were apparently EPA people under cover...