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predator Grand Master

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The TRust one is meant to be stronger and last longer - it could make sense if they make the belt thicker and use better quality rubber. At $150 or so compared to $110 or so for the nissan, I'm going to give that a try..

Also going to get a "no-name" water pump for like $90 instead of $150..

JimX Grand Master

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Why does a timing belt need to be stronger? It's not under and great deal of stress. If it was harder wearing or longer lasting, that would be more important I would have thought. But even the factory belt will do over 100k km, and it's sensible to change it at 100k no matter what the brand. So I can't see any point in paying double for a timing belt that's "10% stronger".

predator Grand Master

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"stronger" as is in it lasts longer, thats what i meant.. anyhow, that is only their claim, but its not much more in price, and its blue ;)

As the timing belt gets older it can stretch, meaning it can throw out your timing .. one that doesn't stretch as much as in gets on in life would be better therefore I'd imagine. And the 100,000km "replace" interval is for the genuine nissan item.. don't mean there can't be an aftermarket that lasts longer and exceeds manufactur specifications. I would see it no different to the pricipal that: you can take thick rubber band and stretch it a lot and it will remain its elacity and less risk of snapping for longer than a thinner rubber band subjected to the same.

RiGo Community Regular

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A stronger timing belt is a good idea with higher horsepower applications. Higher HP engines accelerate more quickly and thus put more strain on the timing belt. More strain = faster wear, more stretching, more prone to snapping, etc.

But yeah... on normal cars I don't think the extra $$$ is worth it.

Why does a timing belt need to be stronger? It's not under and great deal of stress. If it was harder wearing or longer lasting, that would be more important I would have thought. But even the factory belt will do over 100k km, and it's sensible to change it at 100k no matter what the brand. So I can't see any point in paying double for a timing belt that's "10% stronger".
supra Community Regular

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I am getting my Major service done next tuesday for just over 600, with all parts and labour.

Genuine Nissan water pump was $123, getting all 3 belts done and the usual stuff.

Flaps, where are you getting it done.

both Unique and Hills Motorsport charge over $1000, I am going to do it soon! is it worth it, can you please check if the $600 you paid for covered the things they mention on their website? how long did it take? the mechanic said it's 8 hrs long!

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Flaps, where are you getting it done.

both Unique and Hills Motorsport charge over $1000, I am going to do it soon! is it worth it, can you please check if the $600 you paid for covered the things they mention on their website? how long did it take? the mechanic said it's 8 hrs long!

Supra : I am getting it done at ProConcept, in west ryde, next Tuesday. As far as ive heard he does a good job and always does it right the first time. It is an all day service.

Unique said $1300 for a major service, haha i laughed. Who needs the door hinges oiled? Anyone can do that themselves.

I didnt ask hills, because i heard they only did nissans and when i drove past there were 2 WRX's on the stands, also they stuffed my mates 200sx.

RiGo Community Regular

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I have another question...

Is it possible to replace the idler pulley with a non-Nissan item. I ask this, because the cheapest idler pulley I found was $282. RIP OFF!!!!!

I know the tensioner is the same as the one in VL Commodores so I'm wondering if the idler can be sourced from elsewhere...

;)

supra Community Regular

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I have to correct my previous posts, there was a communication brake down between me and mechanic.

Major service is $700 and Water Pump and belts $600 :mad:

It's cool mate! so are you still getting it done there? I might stick with hills... or unique.

ALOT of money spent on my Nissan Skyline already! I don't have supra... it's just a funny name i've made up for this "Skyline" forum. lol :wassup:

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