Timing Chain

I don't have a Mondial, but it is on my goal list, so I've been following this forum for a bit. I keep seeing the timing belt as an issue with these cars. If they aren't changed before selling, it reduces the resale value. They "wear out" with age if not from driving, etc

I'm just curious if anyone ever looked at replacing the belt with a timing chain.

Generally, timing chains are longer lasting. Is there anyone out there who can / does manufacture a timing chain and gear system to replace the belt / pulley system?

If not, is there some reason why not (other than "one doesn't fix the Mona Lisa's smile... nor does one improve Enzo's engine...".

Is that a mechanical possibility?

 

Ah, ok. Thank you for the clarification re: automotive engineering (and the photo / link to the 308 section). I didn't think about the lubrication needs of a chain vs a belt.

Before retiring, my dad was an ASE Master mechanic, millwright, and gearhead. We never had an exotic marque, but he was always tinkering, modifying, and rebuilding. Growing up, I helped him completely rebuild several American engines. That's one of the things I like about the Mondial... it's a car from a simpler time, and basic wrenching can be done by the owner.

I figured the timing chain must not have been a legitimate option... if it was, surely in 30 years, a smart cookie with an entrepreneurial mind would have already made it available! lol

 

I do basic maintenance on our daily drivers... oil changes, ATF changes, etc. Used to do tire rotations and more, when we had the previous house. The garage was spacious. That driveway would not handle an exotic though. Too steep of an incline, with a serious bump coming up from the street. Even coming in at an angle, the nose or tail would be scraping without at least "normal" ground clearance.

The current house has a nice long, flat-ish driveway, but little garage space. Has VERY low ceilings, narrow garage doors, and a support post in the middle.

Thinking about building either a separate garage building, or extending the house by adding a 2-3 car garage off the end of the house. Would love to also install a lift of some kind. Definitely would make it easier to DIY wrench.

Years ago, a client had a 365 and built a "toy barn" for it with an pit in the floor to make it easier to change his own oil, etc.

 

I shall gladly volunteer myself to become part of a will, where my cut is $$$$$. lol

Add a few of those wills together, and I'll buy a stable full of Mondials.