Timing belt replaced in 2002 Yes or No
#2
I have a 2002 with 47,000 miles and the timing belt has not been replaced and I am real nervous about it. I order a timing belt kit, including water pump from Sewell Lexus and am having the parts installed very soon.
#3
You are past both the recommended mileage and time to have it replaced!
With our interference engines bad things will happen when it lets go, no matter what the cause.
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With our interference engines bad things will happen when it lets go, no matter what the cause.
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Last edited by Slingshot1; 04-08-14 at 06:51 AM.
#4
yes. a few years back. around 80K. Belt, pulley bearings and waterpump looked and felt good, but as Slingshot1 said, don't mess around with a 12 year-old car and an interference engine. The belt may be fine but all you need is the waterpump or an idler pulley to seize up and everything turns in to scrap metal.
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#15
YES - replaced on my 2002 last year (11 years old) with ~18,000 miles at the time.
The belt was a bit worn, but not too bad. A few of the idlers on the other hand didn't look as good.
I replaced with factory parts from Sewell (timing belt, serpentine belt, water pump, idlers) for right around $950 total (labor was $450 from a trusted local mechanic........~$500 in parts from Sewell).
The belt was a bit worn, but not too bad. A few of the idlers on the other hand didn't look as good.
I replaced with factory parts from Sewell (timing belt, serpentine belt, water pump, idlers) for right around $950 total (labor was $450 from a trusted local mechanic........~$500 in parts from Sewell).