I know you wanna have em done around 90-100thousand k
and do the water pump while your in there.
You see many intrepids without engines for sale.
We just bought one off my cousin with 82thousand on it in TOTALLY MINT SHAPE. im gonna get the belt done soon.
I JUST WANT TO KNOW ANYONE WHOS OWENED ONE WHEN DID THE BELT SNAP OR WHEN THEY GENERALLY GO?
2007-09-19 07:20:01 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Dodge
it dpends on what engine you have. if you have an old body style car with a 3.3, it doesn't have a belt, its a chain. they don't break or jump, they just get noisy. if you have a 3.2 or 3.5, you should replace it. 70-80000 miles is a good time, and yes the water pump at the same time is a great idea. save the extra labor and get it done now. plus a leaking water pump will destroy your timing belt anyway. i won't even open the discussion on 2.7 timing chains. painful to think about.
2007-09-19 12:45:29 · answer #1 · answered by sprinkles 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My 97 Trepid with the 3.3 ( the good engine)
Has 168,000 miles and still the original belt.
I replaced the water pump at about 120K
Very dependable car - pretty weak suspension though
2007-09-19 14:34:29 · answer #2 · answered by cgriffin1972 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Right around that mark if I remember right. Come to think about it, I better do the same I am about ready to flip 100k on my '94
2007-09-23 12:37:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
those don't run a belt they run a chain and gears,and you need to replace those about every 100 k on it,but they don't have a timing belt,2.7 and 3.3 both have chain and gears,good luck.
2007-09-19 23:40:07 · answer #4 · answered by dodge man 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I completely agree with SPRINKLES 100%. I couldn't have said it better myself.
2007-09-25 11:09:38 · answer #5 · answered by Jackolantern 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋