Greetings Forum Fellows. I just "inherited" an 88 B2200 4-cyl with 100,000 miles. While it was well maintained, I presume that as a conscientious owner I should replace the timing belt. My questions are:

- is this motor definitely equipped with a Belt, or could it havea Chain?
- do the cylinder heads really need to be removed, as the Haynes manual states?

"Although it is possible to remove the timing chain cover without removing the cylinder head, it is not recommended. The head gasket seals the gap between the timing chain cover and head"

I am trying to avoid major surgery. Thanks.

 

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http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiBr...3d8019f7b6.jsp

 

Yes, '88 B2200 has timing belt; no, the cylinder head does NOT need to be removed. I have an '88.