"Steve Mackie" <smackie@eastlink.ca> wrote in message
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> Again, why would it matter if it is or it isn't? Do you plan on not
> maintaining your vehicle after you purchase it?
>
> Steve
>
Even an engine maintained on schedule is susceptible to sudden death by
valve crash. Usually that comes from water pump failure if the water pump is
driven by the timing belt. In that respect chain driven engines are "safer."

Mike