How can you tell if your timing belt needs to be replaced?
05-03-2005, 08:36 PM
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How can you tell if your timing belt needs to be replaced?
I just bought a 95 LS with 80,000 miles on it. The dealer claims that he knows for a fact that the timing belt has already been replaced by the original owner, but those guys lie a lot.. is there any way that I can tell whether or not it has been replaced or if I need to replace it? Can I take the timing belt cover off and do a visual inspection for cracks etc? Or do I need to take the engine apart to really be able to tell? Thanks..
05-03-2005, 08:44 PM
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Re: How can you tell if your timing belt needs to be replaced? (Campee)
I have found that a visual inspection can be a waste of time. If they have been on 4 a long time they can still be near breaking without showing any real signs of wear and tear to the eye. I guess it wouldnt hurt to take a look though.
05-03-2005, 09:24 PM
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Re: How can you tell if your timing belt needs to be replaced? (Campee)
you're better off changing it man. they're only like 60$ if it goes out and you only jump a mark you're lucky, but if it snaps, you won't be happy.
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Re: How can you tell if your timing belt needs to be replaced? (skylinedo)
you should try scratching the belt with your thumbnail, if it is too hard to be scratched then replace it.
05-03-2005, 11:04 PM
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Re: How can you tell if your timing belt needs to be replaced? (Campee)
I would change it....there's really no telling when a timing can snap.....Ive seen my buddy's snap at 60k miles and mine snaped at 180k original miles....I just replaced it with goodyear timing belt from autozone and did all the labor myself....
05-04-2005, 08:14 AM
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Re: How can you tell if your timing belt needs to be replaced? (CNSK)
The carfax says that the car was serviced 2 years ago.. do things like oil changes show up in there or would that be a major service like a timing belt?
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Re: How can you tell if your timing belt needs to be replaced? (Campee)
Even if the belt was never changed, you're still fine. The recommended service interval for the timing belt change is 90K miles. But if you're worried just change it. While you're at it you might as well change the waterpump and other related parts. Expect to spend $400-$600 to have this work done.
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Re: How can you tell if your timing belt needs to be replaced? (Campee)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Campee »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Yeah, but it's 10 years old.. anyone have any idea on the carfax?</TD></TR></TABLE>
The carfax isn't going to show what specific work was done. Try to get ahold of the service records from the owner if possible.
The carfax isn't going to show what specific work was done. Try to get ahold of the service records from the owner if possible.
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Re: How can you tell if your timing belt needs to be replaced? (timmy8151)
When it comes to your timming belt and water pump, when in doubt, it's simple: replace them. If either one goes you coud be off a lot worse ....
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Re: How can you tell if your timing belt needs to be replaced? (simon98h22)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by simon98h22 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">When it comes to your timming belt and water pump, when in doubt, it's simple: replace them. If either one goes you coud be off a lot worse .... </TD></TR></TABLE>agreed, i wouldnt trust the sales person
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