[Thomas Ward]

Should I replace timing belt after first 60,000 miles? Is an expensive procedure. <_<

 

[Pavel]

Hi. follow your service manual recommendation.
If you are a little venturous, check actual belt condition.
I did on mine easily by removing four screws.

 

[duke]

Originally posted by Pavel@Dec 13 2004, 03:08 PM
Hi. follow your service manual recommendation.
If you are a little venturous, check actual belt condition.
I did on mine easily by removing four screws.

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Do not rely on it, 100K km (60K miles) is a lot for the belt. Just understand, that when the belt let go, it is mega $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

 

[skyclone]

Very true and if you got a 2001 it sure is worth replacing. California law requires a timing belt to last 60,000 miles(100,00km) so all the manufacturers install belts that will last a long time but better to be safe than sorry.

 

[skyclone]

One other thing. If your engine is an""interference engine"" which means that if belt breaks it will cause damage to your engine then for sure get belt changed> if it is non_interference like many newer engines then if it breaks you will just have to have it towed to get it replaced>not a bad trade_off for tardiness!! just do a search to see if it is ?