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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 03:44 PM
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anyone replaced timing belt?

just wanted to know if anyone has replaced their timing belt yet. im currently at 60700. mitsu service manual says u should. just need some inputs. mines still ok.
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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 03:48 PM
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I am going to be changing mine soon. I am setting at 75K right now. I'm just waiting for the parts.
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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 04:39 PM
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Change it. It won't really "break" on you. But it will stretch and loosen enough to bend the valves.
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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 04:45 PM
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I had mine changed at 64k. There was a row of 4-5 teeth that didn't look too healthy. I'd do it as soon as you possibly can. I'm sure you'll be fine, but better safe than sorry
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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 04:47 PM
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I need to do mine soon.
What parts do I need to order (pulleys/tensioners?) along
with the belts?
I already have a set of Power enterprise belts, but I did not know what else
to change along with them.
Thanks for any inputs!
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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 04:52 PM
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I ordered the OEM timing belt kit off ebay for $69. I figured I would give it a try.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/03-06...QQcmdZViewItem
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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 05:56 PM
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Get an OEM timing belt, blanance shaft belt and tensior.
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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 08:08 PM
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I did mine about 6 months ago at 57K. New belts and a tensioner is what is recommended from the search I ran here on evom. Pulleys and what not should last till the second go around at 120K miles, again, according to the search I ran here on evom.
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