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Old 10-05-08, 06:31 AM
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Do I need to change the timing belt in the '92 SC400 if I have 29.5K miles on the car? What other things should I look at that might need to be replaced? Thanks!
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do not believe so if thats original mileage
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Originally Posted by msc300
do not believe so if thats original mileage

While I was doing my inspection and emissions test, the mechanic told me I should look at the belt since he said you generally need to change it either 5yrs or 60k miles whichever comes first since it is a rubber belt.
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change all your fluids, filters and rubber components under the car first, then inspect your timing and serp. belt for cracks or wear...

30K original miles on a 92 thats awesome
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30k on that 92 sc 400 OMG! Keepin it original! Rubber dry rots pretty much anywhere so around 5 years or so in your case. Check for cracks on the serpentine belt and timing belt. Fluids also degrade over time so change your oil every 3 months or 3,000 miles with basic oil. 2 years with coolant,2 years with transmission and power steering fluid. Its a 16 year old car so either way do all the fluids lol. Your plugs,wires and dual distributors are okay. Make sure the tires on you car are at least 4 years old at the max. There is a risk of inner dry rot that you can't see and the tires separate when going around highway speeds. Air filter ,but that is not such a important item compared to the other items. Sweet that you have a low mileage SC take care of it!
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