Originally Posted By: kschachn
You're going to wait for a water pump failure? That's one component I'd rather not wait till it fails.
The belt itself usually looks pristine at changeout. However, the idler and tensioner pulleys will fail before the belt.
Originally Posted By: mr_diy
Has your TB looked worn at 90k? I have been going by the original owners manual supplement that only calls for a TB replacement, at 90k, for "heavy commercial use". Otherwise no apparent replacement recommended. I plan to only replace when the water pump needs replacement.
Thanks for the info. What time or mileage is your experience on idler/pulley replacement?
You're going to wait for a water pump failure? That's one component I'd rather not wait till it fails.
The belt itself usually looks pristine at changeout. However, the idler and tensioner pulleys will fail before the belt.
Originally Posted By: mr_diy
Has your TB looked worn at 90k? I have been going by the original owners manual supplement that only calls for a TB replacement, at 90k, for "heavy commercial use". Otherwise no apparent replacement recommended. I plan to only replace when the water pump needs replacement.
Thanks for the info. What time or mileage is your experience on idler/pulley replacement?