The car has around 170k miles and the timing belt has not been replaced as far as I know...
1. Is it possible that the belt has never been replaced and has lasted this long?
2. I plan on driving this car for at least another year or two. To replace the belt would cost about $500 according to a few local repair shops. Should I try replacing the belt myself? Is this a very difficult job?
2007-03-21 19:17:09 · 10 answers · asked by Chris 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
it is unlikely that your car is on its first belt. However, it may be on its second, in which case, you should still have it changed. It's expensive for a reason. It's a very difficult and involved job that would take one person several hours. Compare the $500 to the cost of replacing the engine, or entire vehicle because if that belt breaks, that's what you'll be looking at. Have the belt changed.
2007-03-26 15:05:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's possible but questionable if the original belt is still in there. I would give the job to a shop. Also, check with the shop if it's a good idea to replace the water pump at the same time. On a lot of cars the water pump is driven by the timing belt and since you're gonna be uncovering the water pump to do the belt it makes sense to change the pump at the same time.
2007-03-21 23:32:00 · answer #2 · answered by Jimi Z 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In 1995 Nissan went to chain driven camshafts on the VQ-30 motor. Most the time if there is no chain rattle it is maintence free, except for oil changes and air filters. Almost any Maxima will run 300,000 miles the motors are that good. 12 year old radatior and hoses need to be looked at for replacement. Don't overheat any motor and they will last a long time.
2016-03-28 23:15:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is possible that it has the original timing belt, but highly unlikely. Enclosed is a link that shows step by step how to do it.
You would also be able to get to the point to check its condition and you can decide if it actually needs replacing. Is it cracked? Is the rubber worn or brittle? Are any of its teeth or grooves coming apart? Strands showing? Good luck!
Hope this helps you!
http://www.alldatapro.com/alldata/PRO~V53510149~C10473~R0~OD~N/0/34870067/56619921/56621379/56621380/34853741/73661385/34853743/34872060/34849574
2007-03-21 20:22:13 · answer #4 · answered by know da stuff 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recommend taking it to the shop. Timing belts will be difficult to change the first time around, unless you know what your doing. Timing belts usually should be changed every 100k miles! Good Luck!
2007-03-21 21:31:47 · answer #5 · answered by onelchris 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is possible especially when you have no oil leaks that will deteriorate the rubber itself or any dirt and contaminant that will spoil the surface and prematurely stretched it,,,,,,,,,,,,,
it is very difficult one especially when you have no proper know how to do the job properly and no proper tools to fixed it
if you do it wrong lets say the belt comes off fom the jokey pulley you have to repair your cylinder head along with the valves and possible you have to replaced your damaged piston and that one cost a fortune
hope it helps
2007-03-26 01:48:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you not a qaulified mechanic and do it yourself the engine will blow up and bye bye car.
Lots a great mechanics will charge you less than $500 to do
a really great job
2007-03-21 20:07:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
mite be 1st timing belt. you have to take off the front of the motor. to get to t/c. if you know how go for it.
2007-03-29 13:59:05 · answer #8 · answered by tweed801 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow should have been replaced a long time ago.
don't forget idler and tensioner while there.
unless you know exactly what your doing, let a pro do it.
2007-03-29 06:34:11 · answer #9 · answered by Rey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do it now!!
2007-03-21 19:48:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋