Posted By: JoesMopar
Timing belt question - 06/10/12 11:05 PM
What is generally more important in determining when to change a timing belt: The age of the belt or the mileage on the belt?
The car is a 2000 Intrepid with ~60,000 miles. Still runs great and is all original and in great shape, I was just curious as I'm planning on going through the car this fall.
Posted By: JohnRR
Re: Timing belt question - 06/11/12 12:56 AM
60k , change the belt .
in this case I would go by both the age and mileage of the belt , the general consensus is 60k , change the belt , It could last longer but if it's an interference engine I would not chance it , nor wait till fall unless it's going to be parked till then .
Posted By: roadrunner7070
Re: Timing belt question - 06/11/12 12:57 AM
Thank god I don't have to worry about that. BMW still uses a timing chain! 1989 with 145,000 miles with no change.
Posted By: astjp2
Re: Timing belt question - 06/11/12 12:58 AM
I do mine at 30-35K, I have an interference fit head. Tim
Posted By: buildanother
Re: Timing belt question - 06/11/12 01:52 AM
Assuming it's the 3.2 or 3.5, every one I removed at 100-150k mi looked great still. They are a nice wide belt. I would consider putting a quality water pump on there at same time, whatever you decide.
Posted By: teflon
Re: Timing belt question - 06/11/12 01:55 AM
Factory interval, service B is 100,000 miles.