50K miles, 12 yr old=when to change timing belt?
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50K miles, 12 yr old=when to change timing belt?
First off, why did Lexus choose a timing belt that can hurt the engine if it breaks? I got this car 3 mos back and all records show they never had h20pump, timing belt replaced. Is there other stuff to replace, or can I skip serpentine etc b/c of rel. low mi.?
BTW, any underdrive pulleys out there? Would this be time to change em? I don't think there's much advantage to them, right?
Some people on here say Toyota can do the work-cheaper than Lexus 1,200USD...would I be running risks even if they have same engine in someof their cars?
BTW, any underdrive pulleys out there? Would this be time to change em? I don't think there's much advantage to them, right?
Some people on here say Toyota can do the work-cheaper than Lexus 1,200USD...would I be running risks even if they have same engine in someof their cars?
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First off, why did Lexus choose a timing belt that can hurt the engine if it breaks? I got this car 3 mos back and all records show they never had h20pump, timing belt replaced. Is there other stuff to replace, or can I skip serpentine etc b/c of rel. low mi.?
BTW, any underdrive pulleys out there? Would this be time to change em? I don't think there's much advantage to them, right?
Some people on here say Toyota can do the work-cheaper than Lexus 1,200USD...would I be running risks even if they have same engine in someof their cars?
BTW, any underdrive pulleys out there? Would this be time to change em? I don't think there's much advantage to them, right?
Some people on here say Toyota can do the work-cheaper than Lexus 1,200USD...would I be running risks even if they have same engine in someof their cars?
12 years old is way past due. Change it now.
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First off, why did Lexus choose a timing belt that can hurt the engine if it breaks? I got this car 3 mos back and all records show they never had h20pump, timing belt replaced. Is there other stuff to replace, or can I skip serpentine etc b/c of rel. low mi.?
BTW, any underdrive pulleys out there? Would this be time to change em? I don't think there's much advantage to them, right?
Some people on here say Toyota can do the work-cheaper than Lexus 1,200USD...would I be running risks even if they have same engine in someof their cars?
BTW, any underdrive pulleys out there? Would this be time to change em? I don't think there's much advantage to them, right?
Some people on here say Toyota can do the work-cheaper than Lexus 1,200USD...would I be running risks even if they have same engine in someof their cars?
As a Lexus mechanic explained to me it's either age or miles. At 24,500 miles and at 12 years old when the timing belt was inspected there was slight cracking on the belt. The idlle pully was starting to show some wear. I was very happy I had the service performed. My car now runs like news.
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