how do you know if your timing belt is going bad? i have about 101XXX miles on my ealge talon engine and never been changed. should i change it? how much will it cost at the shops?
2007-04-30 12:35:58 · 9 answers · asked by helloguy 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Timing belts are not a wear item. Except for rare instances (such as a worn guide or improper installation) they are either good... or broken. The service interval on that car for your timing belt is 60,000 miles. Your engine is an "interference" engine, which means if the belt breaks, you could have some serious engine damage. Labor time to change it is 2.7 hours for a non turbo, 3.5 hours for a turbo. Have the water pump changed while you are there.
2007-04-30 12:46:00 · answer #1 · answered by tech 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I didn't know the timing belt was bad on my car until it finally broke on me. I was traveling about 55 mph and my engine suddenly stopped and I wasn't able to start my car again. I had another belt go bad as well. When the second belt went bad, I heard a pretty much constant squealing sound from my engine. My engine squealed pretty much whenever I pushed the accelerator and then some. I think for my car the belts cost about $50 to $100 each and I'm not sure if that includes labor or not. I had all sorts of stuff done to my car.
2007-04-30 12:39:32 · answer #2 · answered by Bear 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check to see if there is a cover over the belt, remove it and look at belt, see if it is frayed on edges or cracked , like the serpentine belt on the front of engine, if so replace it, it a good idea to replace a timing belt between 60,000 and 75,000 miles. If it breaks it can cause serious damage if it is a interference motor(this is where a valve hits a piston). cost can run between $300 all the way to $1000 depending on motor and parts needed, I would also have belt tensioner replaced with mileage that high.
2007-04-30 12:43:01 · answer #3 · answered by denniswilha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the manufacturer's shop manual or go to their website and pose a question. Ignore what the dealer or your local mechanic tells you. If it is due, be sure to have it replaced. If the belt is going, the car may begin to run poorly as the valve timing gets progressively out of spec, but you may not notice it until the belt dies. In which case the engine may self destruct, or just stop running.
2007-04-30 13:26:18 · answer #4 · answered by squeezie_1999 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Change it NOW it's way past due and your lucky to have it last this long. I would say under $ 200.00 depends on where you take it. But if it breaks it's going to mess up a lot of the valves and your talking 2 grand for a top engine rebuild.
2007-04-30 13:34:11 · answer #5 · answered by less 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Owners manual calls for it to be changed at 60,000 miles. Call the dealer and get price on it. Save up and have it done. Doing it yourself may cost you more if you dont know what you are doing.
2007-04-30 12:51:48 · answer #6 · answered by sportyconnie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well first you should go to a gas statino and check it out. To replace your timing belt i think it cost well over 300 dollars.
2007-04-30 12:38:55 · answer #7 · answered by freakertennis 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, time to change it. Usually recommended at 60,000. About $250.00-$300.00
2007-04-30 12:39:23 · answer #8 · answered by rat396 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if it gos as it did in my first car you will have to get a new car................ so if you think its going get a new one asap..................$225+ or a new car
2007-04-30 12:38:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋