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GS430 timing belt change

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Old 07-02-11, 05:10 AM
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Default GS430 timing belt change

I have a 2003 gs430 w/51k miles on it. Took to dealer to get ATF fluid changed and he recommended the timing belt be changed out @ 75k or 7 years. Do I really need to get this done now? Is the belt good for 10 years?
Old 07-02-11, 07:15 AM
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I know most 4g63's are 5yrs or 60k, theres no way I'd let a timing belt roll for ten years.
Old 07-02-11, 11:10 AM
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I work at a Lexus dealership as an advisor and I tell people 7 years or 90k. I wouldn't let it roll any longer on time. You just never know when that rubber belt will go.
Old 07-05-11, 03:12 AM
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Change that timing belt right away before it breaks and causes damage to other things.
90k or 7years which ever comes 1st. There's a reason why they tell you to change it at that interval. Do it for the piece of mind.
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Do the waterpump also while you're down there.
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