Back to the 2003 Camry XLE timing belt

[crazygravy]

I saw that the manual says replace @ 90,000; mine has 86,000. Can replacing the belt be held off till 100,000 miles? That would be around this time next year and I could have more $$$ saved up by then.

Bob

[JohnGD]

According to the Gates Timing Belt Guide, the 03 1MZ is not an interference engine. Therefore the engine should not be damaged in case the belt breaks. However, there can be some traffic safety issues. For example, in front of a big truck or while trying to get out of harm's way.

Originally Posted by crazygravy

I saw that the manual says replace @ 90,000; mine has 86,000. Can replacing the belt be held off till 100,000 miles? That would be around this time next year and I could have more $$$ saved up by then.

Bob

[JohnGD]

Gates timing belt guide:

http://www.gates.com/brochure.cfm?br...cation_id=3487