Parts specialist febi continues to expand its range of Timing Chain Kits to meet rising demand in this important and growing sector.

Vehicle manufacturers, such as BMW and Mercedes-Benz have traditionally used chains as their preferred form of valve timing and now various Asian car manufacturers are moving away from timing belts and switching to the timing chains. Chain systems are often more suited to compact engines, offer emission reduction and fuel saving benefits and can offer improved reliability. They can mean a longer service life and are generally maintenance-free.

However, in higher mileage vehicles these chains are prone to wear and can stretch causing the timing to run out. This can be compounded by lack of oil changes, low oil level, or poor oil quality which cause the timing chain to wear faster. This can create a variety of noises including rattling to whirring, whining or and buzzing. Other signs the timing chain is worn include a sluggish engine response, reduced power and starting issues.

When these symptoms show, or at intervals recommended by the manufacturer, replacement should be undertaken, as failure can cause severe damage to the engine. If the timing chain is worn, it is most practical to replace as a kit with a new tensioner, guides, and other parts of the chain drive mechanism.

febi supplies a range of almost 300 timing chains in OE matching quality. These timing chains are available as complete repair kits with chain tensioners, rails and sprockets.

One especially popular timing chain reference from the febi range at present is Part Number 101100. This covers 78 very popular vehicle applications including the Mercedes C-Class (205), Vito (447) / Nissan Qashqai (2006-), X-Trail (2014-) / Renault Kadjar (2015-), Megane (2008-) / Opel Vivaro (2014>).

Details of all febi timing chain kits can be found in the partsfinder online catalogue at partsfinder.bilsteingroup.com.