Does the timing belt only last 5 years, regardless of mileage?
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Does the timing belt only last 5 years, regardless of mileage?
I have a '98 GS400, with 40K on the ticker. I took it to the dealer for an oil change today, and they said that although my GS has extremely low miles for a '98, that the timing belt is 7 years old, and should probably be changed. They said that they only last 5 years, regardless of how many miles are on the car. Is this true? I don't want to spend over 400 bucks on a new timing belt if it isn't necessary, but I also don't want to run the risk of bent valves if the belt happens to break.
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Originally Posted by HD-GS4
I have a '98 GS400, with 40K on the ticker. I took it to the dealer for an oil change today, and they said that although my GS has extremely low miles for a '98, that the timing belt is 7 years old, and should probably be changed. They said that they only last 5 years, regardless of how many miles are on the car. Is this true? I don't want to spend over 400 bucks on a new timing belt if it isn't necessary, but I also don't want to run the risk of bent valves if the belt happens to break.
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for $400 installed do it...but some say if no leakage from the water pump. dont worry about it..we have a "zero damage motor" (proper term:?>) unlike a accord..if it breaks the motor is fine no valve damage...I heard this from a dealer....inform me if anybody want to chime in...
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I talked to the technician, and he said that the GS400 engine IS an interferance engine, meaning that if the belt breaks- you'll have engine damage. I think the GS400 and the LX have very similar engines, and I know my LX is the same way.
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I'm curious about this as well. Mine is a 99 with only 45K on it.
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yes it is
heres a link to tell you if you have interfernce or non
http://www.gates.com/part_locator/in...cation_id=3002
heres a link to tell you if you have interfernce or non
http://www.gates.com/part_locator/in...cation_id=3002
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Originally Posted by T.L.W.
yes the 400's are but im not sure on the 300's
i think the 300's are non
heres a link to tell you if you have interfernce or non
http://www.gates.com/part_locator/in...cation_id=3002
i think the 300's are non
heres a link to tell you if you have interfernce or non
http://www.gates.com/part_locator/in...cation_id=3002
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If you are a reasonable driver, there is no way you need a new timing belt.
Inspect it, but don't replace it unless it shows visible signs of wear.
Inspect it, but don't replace it unless it shows visible signs of wear.
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Originally Posted by jonathancl
If you are a reasonable driver, there is no way you need a new timing belt.
Inspect it, but don't replace it unless it shows visible signs of wear.
Inspect it, but don't replace it unless it shows visible signs of wear.
There is no way to "inspect" a timing belt without looking at it, that's why there are recommended intervals to replace it.
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Originally Posted by Indio
Why would you tear an engine down to the timing belt and not replace it?
There is no way to "inspect" a timing belt without looking at it, that's why there are recommended intervals to replace it.
There is no way to "inspect" a timing belt without looking at it, that's why there are recommended intervals to replace it.
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i just got mine replaced, i have a 98 gs400 with 98K, from the look of the old belt, i dont think it needed to be changed, but the dealership suggested that i did, belt cost 65.00 labor was
550.00$ for the 3 hours that it took
550.00$ for the 3 hours that it took