when to replace a timing belt?

[Todd Soden]

At what milage should I be concerned about replacing the timing belt?

I have a 2000 Camry ce 4cyl, with about 120000 KM. I bought it second hand about 3 years ago and as far as I know its still on the original belt.

Also, anyone know if the Camry engine is the type of engine which could self destruct if the belt snaps? I hear some engines shut down and others self destruct.

[deezeejoey]

mine has 104500 miles, i don't think it's been changed

[sbushnak]

Originally Posted by Todd Soden

Also, anyone know if the Camry engine is the type of engine which could self destruct if the belt snaps? I hear some engines shut down and others self destruct.

If the belt breaks, the engine will just stop. Replace it and you're back on the road.

Here in the states, the timing belt should be replaced every 90K miles for Gen 4.

[xtremeskier97]

The timing belt in my I4 in my sig has been changed once in it's entire life.

[nikita]

I change things like that "on condition" not at a set mileage. The dealer told me it is a non-interference engine and no damage if it breaks. I pull back the plastic upper cover every oil change and inspect it.