Should I replace my timing belt?
04-17-2010, 08:40 AM
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Should I replace my timing belt?
Hi:
I have a 2002WRX with very few engine mods, only cat-less up and down pipes and a Borla cat back. This has become my second car and mainly only gets driven on the weekends. I take good care of her.
I only have 55,000 miles on it and just brought it into a family friend mechanic (who I trust) for a minor tune up. He said I need to replace most belts, including power steering, etc. and a tensioner. This seems normal to me on a 8 year old car that has never had them replaced.
My Question: He is concerned, that, with the condition of these belts there might be an issue with the timing belt! Just to check it would cost $5-700 and to replace it, including water pump etc. is around $1,000!
Is it really necessary to replace a timing belt with 55k miles? I know it sits a bit and is a 2002, but I would think mileage would be much more important than time????
Any recommendations or advise would be appreciated!
I have a 2002WRX with very few engine mods, only cat-less up and down pipes and a Borla cat back. This has become my second car and mainly only gets driven on the weekends. I take good care of her.
I only have 55,000 miles on it and just brought it into a family friend mechanic (who I trust) for a minor tune up. He said I need to replace most belts, including power steering, etc. and a tensioner. This seems normal to me on a 8 year old car that has never had them replaced.
My Question: He is concerned, that, with the condition of these belts there might be an issue with the timing belt! Just to check it would cost $5-700 and to replace it, including water pump etc. is around $1,000!
Is it really necessary to replace a timing belt with 55k miles? I know it sits a bit and is a 2002, but I would think mileage would be much more important than time????
Any recommendations or advise would be appreciated!
04-17-2010, 04:00 PM
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A friend is charging 500 dollars just to inspect the t belt!?!
Time for a new friend.
BTW....there's both a mileage AND time requirement on t belt replacement.
Time for a new friend.
BTW....there's both a mileage AND time requirement on t belt replacement.
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