timing belt change (what do I need?) 96 w/120k
06-10-07, 07:22 PM
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timing belt change (what do I need?) 96 w/120k
hi just bought a 96 ls with 120,000 miles on the clock,the seller said he changed the belt at 60,000 miles,it is due now and what would i need.thanks.
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This has been a funny topic for me.
When I bought my 96 with 130K on it, I did some research and found LOTS of conflicting information.... even at the dealership (shocker!)
However I did finally find out that it's every 90,000 miles, not 60. The LS I bought had ALL of it's service done at the dealership so I got a print out of everything that's ever been done to it and it had its first belt change at 90k.
Like some previous posters have said, the belt can probably go 100k+ if you drive it nice.
When I bought my 96 with 130K on it, I did some research and found LOTS of conflicting information.... even at the dealership (shocker!)
However I did finally find out that it's every 90,000 miles, not 60. The LS I bought had ALL of it's service done at the dealership so I got a print out of everything that's ever been done to it and it had its first belt change at 90k.
Like some previous posters have said, the belt can probably go 100k+ if you drive it nice.
06-24-07, 08:31 PM
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This has been a funny topic for me.
When I bought my 96 with 130K on it, I did some research and found LOTS of conflicting information.... even at the dealership (shocker!)
However I did finally find out that it's every 90,000 miles, not 60. The LS I bought had ALL of it's service done at the dealership so I got a print out of everything that's ever been done to it and it had its first belt change at 90k.
Like some previous posters have said, the belt can probably go 100k+ if you drive it nice.
When I bought my 96 with 130K on it, I did some research and found LOTS of conflicting information.... even at the dealership (shocker!)
However I did finally find out that it's every 90,000 miles, not 60. The LS I bought had ALL of it's service done at the dealership so I got a print out of everything that's ever been done to it and it had its first belt change at 90k.
Like some previous posters have said, the belt can probably go 100k+ if you drive it nice.
2LS 1UZ is an interference motor, unlike 1st gen. so if belt breaks the piston will make love to the valves and your royally done.
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06-24-07, 08:44 PM
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LOL i love the analogy anyway thats on a second gen what about with a 91 mines at 144 and it was changed at 90 do i need to worry about changing it at 180000 or what? and how much does it cost to do if anyone knows?
06-24-07, 11:34 PM
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cost varies, i DIY most stuff aside from trans and wheel/tire mount+alignment so it would only be parts for me. iirc LMS quoted me ~1000-1200 incl. all the parts+seals and labor when i asked a few months ago.
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1998 LS400 64k miles, dealer says Timing belt should be replaced???
I took my 98 LS400 with 64k miles to the dealer today for an oil change and asked what it will cost to replace the timing belt and water pump when the car reaches 90k miles. His coment was since the car is nine years old, I shouldn't wait until 90k miles. I believe he was serious and not just trying to sell me the repair job. My brother-in-law has a 99 RX300 with 58k and is wondering the same thing.
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