1999 Chevy Astro Timing Belt or Chain?

RONOLD

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1999 CHEVROLET ASTRO
6 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
80,000 MILES

I purchased this van with app. 40000 miles and no service records. It runs great but I tried to find, online, a maintainance schedule. This is what I found.
tranny flush-30000
coolant-5years or 50000
plugs-100000
air filter-30000
fuel filter-30000
rear axle fluid-?
timing belt or chain-?

I have so far only replaced the front brake pads, air and fuel filters.

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JDL

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http://www.gm.ca/media/owners/manuals/1999_Chevrolet_Astro_Manual_en_CA.pdf

That should be an owners manual for your vehicle. According to the forum rules, I'm not sure if I can post links to other web sites?

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Friday, January 30th, 2009 AT 8:47 AM

RONOLD

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I cannot find any info in the owners manual concerning this.

I know that in the older vehicles, the chain would eventually stretch necessitating a timing adjustment.

The van has 80,000 miles.

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Monday, February 2nd, 2009 AT 10:40 AM

JDL

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I've never fooled with a timing chain unless there was an issue. I've never replaced a timing chain as a maintenance issue. I don't believe I've ever seen a mileage spec for that?

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Monday, February 2nd, 2009 AT 11:24 AM

RONOLD

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I had heard that when a timing belt breaks, major engine damage will result.
I guess that I have nothing to worry about since I have a chain.

Thanks for the info!

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Wednesday, February 4th, 2009 AT 10:21 AM