It has a chain.
In a 2000 Oldsmobile Alero : Both the 2.4 litre four cylinder engine and the 3.4 litre V6 engine have a timing CHAIN
How to change a timing chain in a 1998 Oldsmobile delta 88
It has a timing chain on it. Should last you quite a while. A chain is 10 times better than i belt.
It has a chain and not a timing belt. No maintenance required.
you have to pull the timing chain cover off which includes the harmonic balancer loosen the timing chain then once you have done all that you can un-bolt the water pump from the mtor and the timing chain housing and it should slide right out be sure to mark your valve gears and your crnk so you don't loose your timing marks
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To replace the timing chain on a 2.4L olds Alero you need to remove many parts. The parts that need to be removed are the drain coolant, the alternator, the air conditioning compressor, the water pump, and the harmonic balance. Once these parts are removed, you will need an engine hoist to lift the engine.
It does not have a timing belt. It has a timing chain. The chain will normally last until the engine needs an overhaul. Not a normal maintenance item. It does not have a timing belt. It has a timing chain. The chain will normally last until the engine needs an overhaul. Not a normal maintenance item.
You never need to replace the timing chain if the engin use timing chain(not timing belt).