Originally Posted By: quint
My Nissan 2.4 has double-row chains and has been noisy since I got it at 75k miles. Its pushing over 200k now and its just as noisy, but still going strong. I have heard of people proactively replacing them, but never actually heard of one breaking.
My dads 1997 Corolla with the 1.6l has the original belt on it still, and the odo currently sits at 298,000 miles. Thats got to be a record. (Its getting replaced this weekend when I replace the cracked radiator.)
I replaced the belt in my 4.7l Sequoia and at 96k miles it still looked brand new. The bearings in the tensioner however, were very worn and it had a lot of play in it.
I would be weary of replacing an original timing belt at 298k for your dad's car. I believe that engine is an interference engine. If the replacement timing belt snaps in a year or two years, you may get the wrath.
My Nissan 2.4 has double-row chains and has been noisy since I got it at 75k miles. Its pushing over 200k now and its just as noisy, but still going strong. I have heard of people proactively replacing them, but never actually heard of one breaking.
My dads 1997 Corolla with the 1.6l has the original belt on it still, and the odo currently sits at 298,000 miles. Thats got to be a record. (Its getting replaced this weekend when I replace the cracked radiator.)
I replaced the belt in my 4.7l Sequoia and at 96k miles it still looked brand new. The bearings in the tensioner however, were very worn and it had a lot of play in it.
I would be weary of replacing an original timing belt at 298k for your dad's car. I believe that engine is an interference engine. If the replacement timing belt snaps in a year or two years, you may get the wrath.