[preludeprincess]

i heard that you need to change your timing belt once it hits 50k, whether or not they are worn... is this true?

 

[ImagePree]

it really depends on how hard you drive your car. i had mine changed at 70k miles; when my mechanic took it off, the belt snapped like a toothpick...

mine belt was very worn already because i drive my car fairly hard. i'm not trying to scare you but the suggested 105k by the manual is just ridiculous.

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[preludeprincess]

thanks for the reply... i guess i'll bring it to the dealer to replace mine this weekend...

 

[Joon525]

Elmhurst huh? More and more east coasters everyday on this thing.

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[ThatPreludeGuy]

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by imagepree:
it really depends on how hard you drive your car. i had mine changed at 70k miles; when my mechanic took it off, the belt snapped like a toothpick...

mine belt was very worn already because i drive my car fairly hard. i'm not trying to scare you but the suggested 105k by the manual is just ridiculous.

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Are you serious? Man I had planned to wait until 70k as well but I drive my car very hard so I guess that's not the best idea. I think I'll just check it at 50k and go from there.

 

[marcucci]

All depends on climate and your driving. You should inspect it around 60k and then go from there. A "so-so" belt will have cracks on the inside, running laterally(perpindicular to the teeth). A BAD belt that needs to be changed immediately will have cracks on the outside and edges.

My '89 Si went until 130k miles before changing... looked like it had a little more life left in it before it snapped. I'd suggest a change regardless at the 105k miles mark, though I would inspect it earlier to be safe.

 

[ImagePree]

i still have the snapped belt, so if anyone wants to see it.... heheh