According to the Gates website : The 2001 Dodge Stratus : 2.4 liter , 4 cylinder , timing BELT 2.7 liter , V6 , timing CHAIN 3.0 liter , V6 , timing BELT
The 2.5 liter V6 engine in a 2000 Dodge stratus has a timing BELT
It is inside the engine, driven by the timing chain.
Belt
The 2.4L has a belt The 2.7L has a chain
The timing marks on a '97 Dodge Stratus are located on the timing chain and the camshaft sprocket. They must be aligned to set the initial timing.
Timing Chain
It has a timing chain
Belt
Belt! Located on the passenger side!
timing CHAIN
Timing Chain