2001 Cadillac Catera timing belt/chain

2001 CADILLAC CATERA
65,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DALLAS DUDE
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Hi, This may sound random. However, I'm not sure if the Cadillac Catera has a timing belt or chain. If it is a belt, does it have to be replaced as preventive maint. at or about 60,000 miles?
Thanks Dallas Dude
Apr 20, 2008 at 5:32 PM
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[quote:f817805633="dallas dude"]Engine Mechanical problem
2001 Cadillac Catera 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 65000 miles
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Hi, This may sound random. However, I'm not sure if the Cadillac Catera has a timing belt or chain. If it is a belt, does it have to be replaced as preventive maint. at or about 60,000 miles?
Thanks Dallas Dude[/quote:f817805633]

YES IT DOES, A BELT, AND 60K if it breaks it turns into a valve job cause it bends the valves
Apr 21, 2008 at 12:41 AM
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DALLAS DUDE
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I respect your opinion and knowledge. However, today I took the car in and they said that 100,000 miles is when the timing belt is replaced. Then too I have not seen it written anywhere (not in the owners manual, or manufactures publications) when the belt/tensioner needs service. Please guide me to something that will enlighten the Caddy service dept.
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Frank
Apr 25, 2008 at 2:11 PM
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