when do we need to change our timing belt ?
11-19-12, 10:10 PM
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To be clear, the GS430 had a timing belt. The GS350/450h/460 all have chains (as did the 06 GS300).
Jeff
11-20-12, 05:40 AM
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Jeff, not sure if I've asked you this before but does the IS250/350 engine suffer from broken chain guides?
11-20-12, 01:15 PM
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I've never seen one or heard of one, so I don't think it's common.
The only timing issue I've seen is the rattle on startup really.
Jeff
11-21-12, 04:23 PM
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i would never buy a car unless it has a timing chain.
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