Timing belt... How many kms???

mr_sikma · Post by **mr_sikma** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 1:32 pm

Hey,

Nearing to 90,000kms and was wondering if they timing belt 'had' to be done then or not?

How long do they last? Mechanic reckons its common to change them closer to 100k rather than 90k as they hardly ever go?

Cheers

Jase

Daniel · Post by **Daniel** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 3:04 pm

Hi,

You didn't stated for which engine/car. I change the kit at 60,000km plus water pump at 120,000km. Daewoo Nubira 2000 1.6 DOHC.
Anyway refer at least to the user manual for intervals.

Daniel

BosnianLanos · Post by **BosnianLanos** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 3:44 pm

On the contrary, they ALWAYS go. Change them at 60,000 miles or about 96,000 Kms. The sooner the better. Its a catastrophic failure if they break. And they do break.

daewoomofo · Post by **daewoomofo** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 9:25 pm

BosnianLanos wrote:On the contrary, they ALWAYS go. Change them at 60,000 miles or about 96,000 Kms. The sooner the better. Its a catastrophic failure if they break. And they do break.

+10000

Andrew21 · Post by **Andrew21** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 11:46 pm

I've seen timing belts go right upto 130-140,000kms... It just depends on how the car was treated and also abit of luck.
You're best bet is too change it a.s.a.p - Prefererbly before 100,000kms mark... Usually workshops schedule service change it at 90,000kms mark.

And please do me a favour... MAKE SURE THEY CHANGE THE IDLE & TENSIONER BEARINGS AT THE SAME TIME !!! AND ALSO WATER PUMP WHILE EVERYTHING IS OFF... It will save you money in the future and you wont have to worry about it !!

mezomaster · Post by **mezomaster** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 12:11 am

ya i guess u would better do this favour for him, and for me too LOL

and keep it away from risk buddy

mr_sikma · Post by **mr_sikma** » Wed Aug 15, 2007 3:53 am

cheers

its the 1.6 lanos

keen to sell the car so wana see exactly what we should get done before it goes...