Timing Chains and Belts

The timing chain is a component of the car engine that synchronises the rotation of the crankshaft and camshaft in the engine’s lower and higher portions. This allows the engine’s inlet and outflow valves to open and close at precisely predetermined intervals during each round of the engine. It serves as a link between the upper (cylinder head and valves) and bottom parts of the engine (pistons and crankcase). This component resembles a bicycle chain and generates a louder noise than a timing belt. For optimal power and overall engine performance, as well as fuel economy, proper synchronisation between valve timing and cylinder strokes is required.