The owners manual for my car doesn't specify how often to get the timing belt changed. The intervals range anywhere from 30k-90k depending on what kind of vehicle, so please don't give me a generic answer unless you specifically know for the '97 Tracer, thanks!'97 Mercury Tracer Timing Belt Change?it`s the same as the Ford escort with the same motor.
When the timing belt breaks, it KILLS the engine when the valves stop moving right where they are but the pistons keep moving, bending the valves and putting holes in the tops of the pistons.
It *might* last 90,000 miles, but do you really want to find out?
30,000 is way too low, I have never heard of that.
However the SAME motor for all the cars Except 97 Tracer says 100,000 miles.
on this page
http://www.connieanddicks.com/tbelt.html'97 Mercury Tracer Timing Belt Change?maybe it doesn't have a timing belt but a timing chain. knowing what size engine is in it would help. if you don't want generic answers, don't ask generic questions.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Does anyone know how much it cost to have a timing belt changed on a 2009 chevy aveo?
It is a new car only have 300 miles on it,but I see the timing belt must be changed at 60,000 miles or it can damage the engine. I will not even waite that long,I will have it done at around 50,000 just to make sure.
I was just wondering the cost of this for the futureDoes anyone know how much it cost to have a timing belt changed on a 2009 chevy aveo?a timing belt usually runs about $500 it includes belt water pump and seals (crank seal, cam seal ) just to be on the safe side you should change these things wihle it is tore down now for trouble free operation later and always use a certified shop or a GM dealer.Does anyone know how much it cost to have a timing belt changed on a 2009 chevy aveo?Check your local chevy dealership and don't waste your MONEY by doing it 10,000 miles early. The change time giving by the manufacture was a conservative number so that people who go over a little bit still will for the most part be ok. But do it around 60,000 miles give or take a few miles.Does anyone know how much it cost to have a timing belt changed on a 2009 chevy aveo?dont worry about it/at your rate we will all be dead and buried at your 60k/besides the whole world goes up in 2012/dec 21 so your belt will be safe
I was just wondering the cost of this for the futureDoes anyone know how much it cost to have a timing belt changed on a 2009 chevy aveo?a timing belt usually runs about $500 it includes belt water pump and seals (crank seal, cam seal ) just to be on the safe side you should change these things wihle it is tore down now for trouble free operation later and always use a certified shop or a GM dealer.Does anyone know how much it cost to have a timing belt changed on a 2009 chevy aveo?Check your local chevy dealership and don't waste your MONEY by doing it 10,000 miles early. The change time giving by the manufacture was a conservative number so that people who go over a little bit still will for the most part be ok. But do it around 60,000 miles give or take a few miles.Does anyone know how much it cost to have a timing belt changed on a 2009 chevy aveo?dont worry about it/at your rate we will all be dead and buried at your 60k/besides the whole world goes up in 2012/dec 21 so your belt will be safe
02' civic timing belt change/trans flush?
I just had my oil changed and the guy said that I needed to get my timing belt changed bc its one of those intervals. I bought my civic wit 72,000mi on it and now it has like 108,880mi on it. Do I absolutely need to get it changed? What happens if the timing belt breaks? And how much does it cost to get it changed and how much is a trans flush? (only answer if u've had experience or have some knowledge about these things) Thanks!!02' civic timing belt change/trans flush?The interval for replacing a timing belt is between 70 - 80K.
If it breaks...
And you try to start your car, you can simply throw away the keys. It's one of the worst things you can have happen to your vehicle. What happen is the %26quot;Timing Belt%26quot; lets the spark plugs know when to fire to push the piston down and create power to move your car. If the belt breaks and you try to turn it over the spark plugs don't know when to fire and will try; hence, siezing your engine solid and will require and complete engine rebuild.
Now the really crappy reality... It's 700 - 800 beans to have the belt replaced by Honda and they will recommend having the water pump replaced as well, which is included in the above price. Because there is so much involved to replacing the belt you might as well replace the pump at that time. Instead of paying another fortune to replace it later.
I never had my Trans Flushed and I drive an '03 Civic with 140K on it currently.
Good luck.02' civic timing belt change/trans flush?Timing belt breaks it can ruin the engine. It was scheduled for change at 90,000, get it done. $450 with a water pump.
Trans flush should run around $225 if they use Honda fluid otherwise around $125.02' civic timing belt change/trans flush?Timing belts generally are due to be changed every 100,000 miles. Im not sure what type of motor you have, but I think its whats called an interfering motor. Basically, if the timing belt breaks, the pistons in the motor start hitting the valves, and all sorts of bad things happen (generally throw away and buy new). The belt is just like anything else, and will wear out. The trans flush should be pretty cheap. If youre going to not do something, dont to the Trans flush, just have the fluid and filter changed. The belt is a lot of labor, but I wouldnt think it would be more then a couple hundred bucks. Check with the dealor, they will give you pretty much the highest price you should be paying, if your shop is cheaper, then go with them.
If it breaks...
And you try to start your car, you can simply throw away the keys. It's one of the worst things you can have happen to your vehicle. What happen is the %26quot;Timing Belt%26quot; lets the spark plugs know when to fire to push the piston down and create power to move your car. If the belt breaks and you try to turn it over the spark plugs don't know when to fire and will try; hence, siezing your engine solid and will require and complete engine rebuild.
Now the really crappy reality... It's 700 - 800 beans to have the belt replaced by Honda and they will recommend having the water pump replaced as well, which is included in the above price. Because there is so much involved to replacing the belt you might as well replace the pump at that time. Instead of paying another fortune to replace it later.
I never had my Trans Flushed and I drive an '03 Civic with 140K on it currently.
Good luck.02' civic timing belt change/trans flush?Timing belt breaks it can ruin the engine. It was scheduled for change at 90,000, get it done. $450 with a water pump.
Trans flush should run around $225 if they use Honda fluid otherwise around $125.02' civic timing belt change/trans flush?Timing belts generally are due to be changed every 100,000 miles. Im not sure what type of motor you have, but I think its whats called an interfering motor. Basically, if the timing belt breaks, the pistons in the motor start hitting the valves, and all sorts of bad things happen (generally throw away and buy new). The belt is just like anything else, and will wear out. The trans flush should be pretty cheap. If youre going to not do something, dont to the Trans flush, just have the fluid and filter changed. The belt is a lot of labor, but I wouldnt think it would be more then a couple hundred bucks. Check with the dealor, they will give you pretty much the highest price you should be paying, if your shop is cheaper, then go with them.
Can anyone tell me if a timing belt put back on without taking it in??
I have a 2002 Dodge Intrepid and the timing belt fell off still is in great shape and was wondering if you could change a timing belt yourself it or see if it needed to be taken in, if so how much would it cost?Can anyone tell me if a timing belt put back on without taking it in??Lover NAF is 100% right... could be a tensioner. But if you replace a tensioner you replace the belt.
Think of it like this. If your leg fell off, would you replace the training shoe or go see a doctor?????Can anyone tell me if a timing belt put back on without taking it in??Yes it can be replaced by a home mechanic. But given your timing belt fell of, you probably have engine damage. Most of the modern engines are %26quot;interference%26quot; design (meaning it will cause damage when the belt breaks or falls off).
So you probably have to go see a dealer or an mechanic anyway.
Call your dealer to see if the engine is an interference design. Call few dealers as some will lie.
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For the condition of the belt, it does NOT matter if it is in good or bad condition. Most of the cost of the timing belt swap is the cost of labor. So why spend hundreds of dollars and put back a cheap and used part - and risk doing it again in few mile down the line.
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As for the cost, that depends on where you live and whether you take it to a dealer or to a indy shop.
Good Luck...Can anyone tell me if a timing belt put back on without taking it in??You can do it, go to the auto zone web site the DIY repair pages for your care will give you instructions and pictures. Be sure to use a new belt and tensioner. A bad tensioner caused this.Can anyone tell me if a timing belt put back on without taking it in??to change a timing belt, you must remove all the pulleys and the front timing cover. turn the engine over until the engine is top dead centre on cmpression stroke #1 cylinder. line up the timing marks and insall belt.
Think of it like this. If your leg fell off, would you replace the training shoe or go see a doctor?????Can anyone tell me if a timing belt put back on without taking it in??Yes it can be replaced by a home mechanic. But given your timing belt fell of, you probably have engine damage. Most of the modern engines are %26quot;interference%26quot; design (meaning it will cause damage when the belt breaks or falls off).
So you probably have to go see a dealer or an mechanic anyway.
Call your dealer to see if the engine is an interference design. Call few dealers as some will lie.
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For the condition of the belt, it does NOT matter if it is in good or bad condition. Most of the cost of the timing belt swap is the cost of labor. So why spend hundreds of dollars and put back a cheap and used part - and risk doing it again in few mile down the line.
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As for the cost, that depends on where you live and whether you take it to a dealer or to a indy shop.
Good Luck...Can anyone tell me if a timing belt put back on without taking it in??You can do it, go to the auto zone web site the DIY repair pages for your care will give you instructions and pictures. Be sure to use a new belt and tensioner. A bad tensioner caused this.Can anyone tell me if a timing belt put back on without taking it in??to change a timing belt, you must remove all the pulleys and the front timing cover. turn the engine over until the engine is top dead centre on cmpression stroke #1 cylinder. line up the timing marks and insall belt.
2001 VW Jetta 1.8T Timing Belt Change Cost?
Any ideas of how much it might cost to bring my jetta to a shop and have the timing belt changed?2001 VW Jetta 1.8T Timing Belt Change Cost?It will vary but should be almost a set fee at many shops. Call ahead and get an estimate, most places will be glad to give one.
There are always certain discrepancies that cannot be estimated like need new idler or tensioner pullies(bad bearings) so remember the estimate is only just that.
Do this every 60K miles I have seen engines destroyed by snapped belts at 62,000 miles!!!!! It is an %26quot;interferrence Engine%26quot; and the valves WILL contact the pistons if the timing belt breaks. Even at idle it can bend every valve when the belt fails, so don't wait if tyou are close and quit driving if over!
ASE Cert. Auto tech, 92 GTI16V 2.0L(it is an interferrence engine too!)2001 VW Jetta 1.8T Timing Belt Change Cost?600-1000 because most shops take the whole front bumper, grill and lights out to do a timimg belt. Get the water pump done while your in there. It's the labor that makes it cost so much.2001 VW Jetta 1.8T Timing Belt Change Cost?A reputable aftermarket shop should charge 3-400$. Timing belt is not the place on your car to be cheap, your 1.8t also has a waterpump that is driven by it. VW recomends a T-belt at 105k, in my experience after 80k its time to think about it. Parts that should be replaced T-belt, tensioner for t-belt, water pump, coolant. optional is the hydrolic damper for the belt( its a sort of a shock absorber that applies a little pressure to the tensioner) if its not leaking i would leave it, also drive belt (for alt. power steering, a/c) . Just as a note if any shop tells you they have to take the front of the car off GO SOMEWHERE ELSE they dont know VW.2001 VW Jetta 1.8T Timing Belt Change Cost?I just had a good deal of work done on my 99 Passat 1.8T with 109k and what is known to be the best VW shop shop in Central Ohio, MOTORKARS, charged me $1200 to replace the timing chain, all the wheels, the tensioner, and the water pump. So it sounds like these guys/ladies are getting a good deal!?2001 VW Jetta 1.8T Timing Belt Change Cost?you are looking at about 6 hours labor, replace the water pump and tensioner at the same time. roughly around 700 buckaroosfix my disc rom tray Where to get comforters to day beds
There are always certain discrepancies that cannot be estimated like need new idler or tensioner pullies(bad bearings) so remember the estimate is only just that.
Do this every 60K miles I have seen engines destroyed by snapped belts at 62,000 miles!!!!! It is an %26quot;interferrence Engine%26quot; and the valves WILL contact the pistons if the timing belt breaks. Even at idle it can bend every valve when the belt fails, so don't wait if tyou are close and quit driving if over!
ASE Cert. Auto tech, 92 GTI16V 2.0L(it is an interferrence engine too!)2001 VW Jetta 1.8T Timing Belt Change Cost?600-1000 because most shops take the whole front bumper, grill and lights out to do a timimg belt. Get the water pump done while your in there. It's the labor that makes it cost so much.2001 VW Jetta 1.8T Timing Belt Change Cost?A reputable aftermarket shop should charge 3-400$. Timing belt is not the place on your car to be cheap, your 1.8t also has a waterpump that is driven by it. VW recomends a T-belt at 105k, in my experience after 80k its time to think about it. Parts that should be replaced T-belt, tensioner for t-belt, water pump, coolant. optional is the hydrolic damper for the belt( its a sort of a shock absorber that applies a little pressure to the tensioner) if its not leaking i would leave it, also drive belt (for alt. power steering, a/c) . Just as a note if any shop tells you they have to take the front of the car off GO SOMEWHERE ELSE they dont know VW.2001 VW Jetta 1.8T Timing Belt Change Cost?I just had a good deal of work done on my 99 Passat 1.8T with 109k and what is known to be the best VW shop shop in Central Ohio, MOTORKARS, charged me $1200 to replace the timing chain, all the wheels, the tensioner, and the water pump. So it sounds like these guys/ladies are getting a good deal!?2001 VW Jetta 1.8T Timing Belt Change Cost?you are looking at about 6 hours labor, replace the water pump and tensioner at the same time. roughly around 700 buckaroos
What do I need to buy for a major tune up and how many miles before changing your timing belt?
I have a 2000 Chevy Monte Carlo SS with 93k miles and I have not yet had maintenance done accept regular oil changes.What do I need to buy for a major tune up and how many miles before changing your timing belt?Good list above. I just wanted to add that you don't have a timing belt so that is not a concern. You have the 3800 series II V6 and none of those 3.8s, going back over 20 years, ever used a timing belt.What do I need to buy for a major tune up and how many miles before changing your timing belt?Read the long fairly thick book that resides in the glove box. If it is AWOL, call the dealer. You have replaced the air and fuel filters too right?What do I need to buy for a major tune up and how many miles before changing your timing belt?it's time :-) plugs/wires, and all the regular stuff, timing belt I heard? 30000 mi. my moms Lumina froze the top end, it was repaired Big $$, with no gaurentee the bottom half wouldn't go...What do I need to buy for a major tune up and how many miles before changing your timing belt?ok...
timing belt- that should be replaced either 1)- when you notice that the belt is either damaged or starting to crack all over, looking kinda like dry rot. 2)- somewhere in the ballpark of 100,000 - 120,000 miles. whichever is first, of course
as far as tune up parts...
Oil
Oil filter
Air filter
Transmission filter
Transmission fluid
Spark Plugs
Spark Plug wires
cabin air filter (if equipped)
Grease (for ball joints and other grease fittings)
Wipers (if necessary)
You should flush your transmission at roughly 100,000 miles, or as recommended by your mechanic. also, if you are using full synthetic oil (which i believe most of the GM SS's are using them now. )
Hope this helps
timing belt- that should be replaced either 1)- when you notice that the belt is either damaged or starting to crack all over, looking kinda like dry rot. 2)- somewhere in the ballpark of 100,000 - 120,000 miles. whichever is first, of course
as far as tune up parts...
Oil
Oil filter
Air filter
Transmission filter
Transmission fluid
Spark Plugs
Spark Plug wires
cabin air filter (if equipped)
Grease (for ball joints and other grease fittings)
Wipers (if necessary)
You should flush your transmission at roughly 100,000 miles, or as recommended by your mechanic. also, if you are using full synthetic oil (which i believe most of the GM SS's are using them now. )
Hope this helps
How do I know if I need to change my timing belt?
I just bought my first car 2 months ago (got insurance a few days ago). The car is an R reg FIAT Punto. Ive got some receipts from the previous owner but I cant find one to say that the timing belt had been replaced.
The belt looks new and the cam cover has been cracked by someone over-tightening it. It sounds to me like its been done but I know what damage it can do if it breaks!
Is there a way to see if its ok?
How do i know if it needs to be changed?
(When it snaps on the M6??, ha ha, very funny!)
Anyone know?How do I know if I need to change my timing belt?My suggestion, take it to a Fiat Dealership/garage one that warranty's their work and pay to have the belt changed, this way should it break after wards you have a guarantee.
Normally when I timing belt is changed it is annotated under the hood or in the maintenance log part of your owners manual.
Best of luckHow do I know if I need to change my timing belt?If it is not cracked on the outside, It is most likely OK. You didn't mention how many miles were on the vehicle, that is a factor that manufacturers list and recommend. Visual is the only real way to see if it is OK. On some engines, it is possible for the valves to crash into the pistons, this is usually fatal for a motor. If it looks easy to change, wait until some cracks appear and get it changed.My daughter had one break, no damage, it just conked out, instantly!How do I know if I need to change my timing belt?In general it needs to be changed when the manufacturer says to change it (ignore those idiots who tell you to look at it, the belt can break even if it looks just fine).
If you're not sure whether it's been changed and it would be due for a change (or overdue) then get it changed (when it snaps is not a good idea considering the expense of a cylinder head rebuild).How do I know if I need to change my timing belt?Look at the odometer. 60,000 miles on the car yet?. Chances are the belt has not been replaced yet. They are done about every 60. intervals. Ask the dealer as to what their interval number is(it may be higher or lower).
There is no way to know by looking at it. Even if it looks OK, it is advisable to change them every 60,000 miles just to be safe.
When in doubt, change it. For the cost of the belt is much less than the cost of an engine rebuild or replacement(if you are really unlucky)How do I know if I need to change my timing belt?You will only know if you know the mileage on that belt or when engine conks out.How do I know if I need to change my timing belt?if your worried about it change it before it snaps and causes a lot more problemsHow do I know if I need to change my timing belt?As a general rule if you don't know that it has been changed then get the job done.
It depends on the car, but on many modern cars having a cambelt let go is to have all sorts of engine part collide at very high speeds, an engine destroying moment.
I would get the haynes or similar and see what the recomended intervals are for your car unser your kind of use.
For vehicles doing stop start that can be as low as 15 thousand miles out on the motorway all day and it could be a lot longer.
There is no fail safe way of telling if the cambelt is on it's way out. Very often they look fine on the outside and are letting go on the inside.
As a job it's towards the top of what a DIY mechanic can do, often needing special tools to do the job too.
RHow do I know if I need to change my timing belt?You can look at your belt, if you see it is chaffed or cracked along the top around the pully it will be better to change it, another way to test it is while your car is standing remove cover and twist it side to side if it has a crackiling feeling or if you hear a crackling, you should seriously change it.
A timing belt needs to be changed every 75000 Km, so if your car has more than this on the clock and you have all the reciepts chances are it was changed already.How do I know if I need to change my timing belt?looks can be decieving. if you are unsure you probably want to replace it to ensure there will be no damage to the engine. if there is any way you can get in contact with the previous owner to inquire if the belt was replaced i would do so.
The belt looks new and the cam cover has been cracked by someone over-tightening it. It sounds to me like its been done but I know what damage it can do if it breaks!
Is there a way to see if its ok?
How do i know if it needs to be changed?
(When it snaps on the M6??, ha ha, very funny!)
Anyone know?How do I know if I need to change my timing belt?My suggestion, take it to a Fiat Dealership/garage one that warranty's their work and pay to have the belt changed, this way should it break after wards you have a guarantee.
Normally when I timing belt is changed it is annotated under the hood or in the maintenance log part of your owners manual.
Best of luckHow do I know if I need to change my timing belt?If it is not cracked on the outside, It is most likely OK. You didn't mention how many miles were on the vehicle, that is a factor that manufacturers list and recommend. Visual is the only real way to see if it is OK. On some engines, it is possible for the valves to crash into the pistons, this is usually fatal for a motor. If it looks easy to change, wait until some cracks appear and get it changed.My daughter had one break, no damage, it just conked out, instantly!How do I know if I need to change my timing belt?In general it needs to be changed when the manufacturer says to change it (ignore those idiots who tell you to look at it, the belt can break even if it looks just fine).
If you're not sure whether it's been changed and it would be due for a change (or overdue) then get it changed (when it snaps is not a good idea considering the expense of a cylinder head rebuild).How do I know if I need to change my timing belt?Look at the odometer. 60,000 miles on the car yet?. Chances are the belt has not been replaced yet. They are done about every 60. intervals. Ask the dealer as to what their interval number is(it may be higher or lower).
There is no way to know by looking at it. Even if it looks OK, it is advisable to change them every 60,000 miles just to be safe.
When in doubt, change it. For the cost of the belt is much less than the cost of an engine rebuild or replacement(if you are really unlucky)How do I know if I need to change my timing belt?You will only know if you know the mileage on that belt or when engine conks out.How do I know if I need to change my timing belt?if your worried about it change it before it snaps and causes a lot more problemsHow do I know if I need to change my timing belt?As a general rule if you don't know that it has been changed then get the job done.
It depends on the car, but on many modern cars having a cambelt let go is to have all sorts of engine part collide at very high speeds, an engine destroying moment.
I would get the haynes or similar and see what the recomended intervals are for your car unser your kind of use.
For vehicles doing stop start that can be as low as 15 thousand miles out on the motorway all day and it could be a lot longer.
There is no fail safe way of telling if the cambelt is on it's way out. Very often they look fine on the outside and are letting go on the inside.
As a job it's towards the top of what a DIY mechanic can do, often needing special tools to do the job too.
RHow do I know if I need to change my timing belt?You can look at your belt, if you see it is chaffed or cracked along the top around the pully it will be better to change it, another way to test it is while your car is standing remove cover and twist it side to side if it has a crackiling feeling or if you hear a crackling, you should seriously change it.
A timing belt needs to be changed every 75000 Km, so if your car has more than this on the clock and you have all the reciepts chances are it was changed already.How do I know if I need to change my timing belt?looks can be decieving. if you are unsure you probably want to replace it to ensure there will be no damage to the engine. if there is any way you can get in contact with the previous owner to inquire if the belt was replaced i would do so.
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