timing belt

[masonm]

How often should I change my timing belt. I have read in the books every 60,000 miles. However, a mechanic at the local garage told me you only need to do it every 90,000 miles. He also said to just "let it break" because nothing would happen to the car except that oyu woul;d need a tow. Was his statement accurate and how many miles?

[thoughthard]

I don't think I would let it break, even though I think the 5EFE is non-interference, or at least I heard my 92 Paseo is.

[dexter_5000]

yeah its non-interference and yeah if it does break it wont fuck up the valves. it should however be done every 60k miles though.

[lancekilgore]

Beon the safe side and change evry 60,000 miles, You never know where you will be when it breaks. If you have a front main leaking it is the perfect time to rplace that seal since you are in there.

Lance

[ezshift5]

....owner's manual calls for 90k timing belt repl.......


...award-winning local shop indicates "100k and new water pump".......


..odo 75k now: "Toyota Pink" extended life coolant added.....(new H2O pump in 25k miles;save the pink..........)

...non-interference engines fukken rule:AAA can always get you home...........


best, ez

[dexter_5000]

water pump isn't part of the timing belt but its a good idea to change it around 80k or a little sooner since they start to go around then. timing belt every 60k