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99 GS300 does it have a timing belt or timing chain

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Old 09-20-04, 10:46 AM
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Default 99 GS300 does it have a timing belt or timing chain

my 99 GS 300 has 85,xxx miles on it and I am getting ready for the big 90k service and I was wondering if the car has a timing belt/water pump or does it have a timing chain, The stealer quote me $1300 for the job but then a local mieneke shop quote me $720 for a full tune-up including serpentine belt and then they told me the car has a timing chain that does not need to be changed unless I have issues with it, kinda confuse me so I figure I ask
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Originally posted by aliga
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Old 09-20-04, 11:28 AM
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Thanks guys so what is the serpentine belt.
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they are probably talking about the belt that drives the power steering, water pump, alt....etc. Prices are sure crazy over there! I had the timing belt, water pump and thermostat replaced for about 400 at the dealer! good luck!
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I would call Steve Ganz at carson for all the parts and have a certified mechanic do the install.....you'll pa atleast have of the "stealerships" cost...

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You can't see the belt so they probably assume it is a chain.
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Is the timing belt also called the drive belt? Or is the drive belt the belt that runs the alternator, AC, etc.?
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