How long can a timing belt last?
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247K miles on the odometer so far. First timing belt change was done 120K. Next time I do the belt, I'm going to be doing the water pump, idler, pulleys, seals, etc.
In the mean time, I've spent the money I would have spent on the last belt on complete trans flush with type IV every 30K miles, radiator fluid every 2 years, spark plugs, rotors, caps, etc.
But at 127K miles on the current belt, just how long can a timing belt last? Should I find out? It's a 95, so it's an NI engine.
In the mean time, I've spent the money I would have spent on the last belt on complete trans flush with type IV every 30K miles, radiator fluid every 2 years, spark plugs, rotors, caps, etc.
But at 127K miles on the current belt, just how long can a timing belt last? Should I find out? It's a 95, so it's an NI engine.
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Im gonna go out on a limb and say you should probably change it soon. The first belt is suppose to be replaced after 90k miles, I know they can last a good while longer, but 90k mile intervals would prolly be safe.
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And by safe you mean not getting stranded? I've never exceeded 60K on my Nissans because their engines (300ZXTT) will be destroyed from a broken timing belt.
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247K miles on the odometer so far. First timing belt change was done 120K. Next time I do the belt, I'm going to be doing the water pump, idler, pulleys, seals, etc.
In the mean time, I've spent the money I would have spent on the last belt on complete trans flush with type IV every 30K miles, radiator fluid every 2 years, spark plugs, rotors, caps, etc.
But at 127K miles on the current belt, just how long can a timing belt last? Should I find out? It's a 95, so it's an NI engine.
In the mean time, I've spent the money I would have spent on the last belt on complete trans flush with type IV every 30K miles, radiator fluid every 2 years, spark plugs, rotors, caps, etc.
But at 127K miles on the current belt, just how long can a timing belt last? Should I find out? It's a 95, so it's an NI engine.
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I enjoyed some of this topic on a thread interference/non interference re: the RX300. A great suggestion was made that I create a Lexus driver account. I was able to learn my timing belt and water pump were replaced less than 41K ago. Yes that was 6 years ago so it could be bad but it would still be unlikely. My mechanic said he heard it he didn’t see it so I am going to pass on his recommendation. I would still like to know whether I will coast to a stop, implode in some scary manner or risk life and limb if the timing belt is bad. On the one hand I only paid $750 for my dear old car so I can afford some repairs. On the other hand, he wants $950 to replace the timing belt and water pump so I am essentially totalled.
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