just curious... for those with "interference" type engines. what was your mileage when you changed your timing belt?
my cars previous owner changed it around 10k-20k... its now around 73k and 16 years later.
obvious signs point to getting the belt change now, but funds are an issue. (dealer says almost $500 including taxes and labor). how far can i drive it before it becomes pretty much a necessity to change?
interference engines and timing belt changes
interference engines and timing belt changes
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Re: interference engines and timing belt changes
Just a guess from the peanut gallery: In your case, I'd be far more worried about the 16 years than the 50-60k miles.
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Re: interference engines and timing belt changes
Change it. Unless, of course, you are planning an engine swap in the near future
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Re: interference engines and timing belt changes
not sure what the recommended interval is. honda recommends 100k for timing belt. i second theholycow. 16 years is a lot of time for a belt to rot. when the t-belt goes on an interference engine, you're gonna be looking at a lot more than $500. or when it implodes, you can use that as an excuse for a swap.
an independent shop should be able to do it cheaper. just make sure they use an OEM nissan belt instead of some cheapo aftermarket third party.
an independent shop should be able to do it cheaper. just make sure they use an OEM nissan belt instead of some cheapo aftermarket third party.
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Re: interference engines and timing belt changes
Correctly maintained/tensioned belts often would last longer than the recommended change intervals. As others have said, the age of the belt is putting the engine in jeopardy. Get it replaced ASAP. I wouldn't drive it knowing that it's that old, to be honest.
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Re: interference engines and timing belt changes
ok...im going to the dealer tomorrow.
it never struck me as being so urgent, because i have never actually heard of anyones engine failing due to a t-belt snapping. to be honest, i probably never would've known about it until i looked online (and apparently it is the biggest dam deal in the world!)
o well..
it never struck me as being so urgent, because i have never actually heard of anyones engine failing due to a t-belt snapping. to be honest, i probably never would've known about it until i looked online (and apparently it is the biggest dam deal in the world!)
o well..
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