siksII Posted July 25, 2003 Share Posted July 25, 2003 Hey, i was just wondering if i should change the timing belt at the same time as the water pump, which i will be needing in the next few weeks, as it has to be removed anyway. The thing is, the timing belt is only 50,000km old.... but i feel like i might as well, BUT i am very poor right now so even the extra $90 or watever for the best would be a stretch. Help me make up my mind? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/21269-should-i-change-the-timing-belt-with-the-water-pump/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrxhoon Posted July 25, 2003 Share Posted July 25, 2003 if u know for sure that u r belt is only 50 k as long as its not very old like more than 4 years dont bother wait until u do 100 k Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/21269-should-i-change-the-timing-belt-with-the-water-pump/#findComment-450187 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenno Posted July 25, 2003 Share Posted July 25, 2003 yes... it will save you labour costs so do it I changed mine at about 40000...cause ya really don't know cya lenno Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/21269-should-i-change-the-timing-belt-with-the-water-pump/#findComment-450408 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrxhoon Posted July 26, 2003 Share Posted July 26, 2003 i would too ,if i bought a car that had 40 k on it and it was like 6 -7 years old ( u never know how many its done do u ? belts deteriorate with age as well as use but if i had a car and i knew the belt was changed say 2 - 3 years ago and only done 50k i wouldnt bother cause it would be like new Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/21269-should-i-change-the-timing-belt-with-the-water-pump/#findComment-450573 Share on other sites More sharing options...
siksII Posted July 28, 2003 Author Share Posted July 28, 2003 thanx for your replies, my car has more than 50k on the odo, but according to the service history, it was changed about 50k ago, just to clear up the confusion. Im still not sure.... it would have been done about 3 years ago i think. ill tell my mech to change it if it looks aged i geuss... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/21269-should-i-change-the-timing-belt-with-the-water-pump/#findComment-453242 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talej Posted July 28, 2003 Share Posted July 28, 2003 I would if I was you... saves a lot in labour Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/21269-should-i-change-the-timing-belt-with-the-water-pump/#findComment-453794 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrxhoon Posted July 29, 2003 Share Posted July 29, 2003 u can't tell by looking at it cause it will still look like new if its only 3 years old , even when its done 100 k and more than 5 years old it still looks new . since u dont know if it was changed for sure pay the extra $90 and have it changed Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/21269-should-i-change-the-timing-belt-with-the-water-pump/#findComment-454789 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gts4diehard Posted July 30, 2003 Share Posted July 30, 2003 Also if they are replacing the timing belt, get them to check the cam belt tensioners, i replaced both of mine on rb20det at about 140,000km, they were making a lovely squealing sound. One was same as rb30 about$70, and the other was $70also(nissan will try and sell youone for $250 tho!).Apparently the tensioners can part company and do horrible things! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/21269-should-i-change-the-timing-belt-with-the-water-pump/#findComment-457996 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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