If you take the engine head cover off, you'll see that it's a chain. It
is the same engine that's been in an Accord since 2003. Even Honda
mechanics don't know that it's a chain.... Scarry.

Cheers.


High Tech Misfit wrote:
> Edward Hayes wrote:
>
> > I was looking at the new CRV and really like the rear door that opens
> > upward rather than sideways. In general the vehicle looks more
> > polished. I was however disappointed that they have kept the same
> > engine. That engine while good for reliability still requires the
> > expensive timing belt service. With the increase in vehicle weight and
> > the 2.4L engine only managing 160 HP at a fairly high rpm. The
> > performance numbers demonstrate its mediocre power. The CRV is under
> > powered when compared to the others in its class i.e. Subaru, Toyota
> > and the new Mitsubishi. Maybe next year they will upgrade ?
>
> I'm pretty sure that engine is chain-driven.