TIMING BELT...MILEAGE or AGE...???

[circmand]

protects the belt from UV rays you have to remember when driving and extended period of time heat builds up under the hood which will affect the life of the belt and everytime you start the engine forces are put on the belt going from stopped to speed. Like a lot of things it is not the regular operation that puts the worst stress on an item it is the chaging from one stage to another.

[RallyDude]

Jo Fotoz,
Chances are your are not going to know where your going to breakdown and a timing belt isn't something you are going to repair roadside. If you don't mind getting towed for a few extra years of service, go ahead. But with ozone destroying the belt, wait for it to happen and then buy the belt and the new one should last longer.

[JoFotoz]

With a spare belt and 200 miles AAA towing...

Jo Fotoz,
Chances are your are not going to know where your going to breakdown and a timing belt isn't something you are going to repair roadside. If you don't mind getting towed for a few extra years of service, go ahead. But with ozone destroying the belt, wait for it to happen and then buy the belt and the new one should last longer.

....I think its a good precaution.

jo

[alterastro]

My experience has been that belts are usually 60,000 mile OR 6 years, whichever comes first (replace 60,000 and 6 with whatever is relevant to the particular model), but rubber won't last forever. I've just replaced mine at 50,000 miles, but 13 years old. I'd certainly be worried if I had one over 10 years old that hadn't been done, no matter what the mileage.

Nick

[circmand]

What does it cost to get the belt replaced and how much extra for the water pump that has been suggested?

[Mile High VX]

Ex-Isuzu dealership in CO wanted $925 to do the job with new water pump, etc....

[nfpgasmask]

Ex-Isuzu dealership in CO wanted $925 to do the job with new water pump, etc....

That's not bad since I paid about that much JUST FOR THE PARTS to do this maintenance...

Bart

[tom4bren]

DANG - I just ordered all the parts to do this maintenance for my Eclipse & the bill was only $200.

[blacksambo]

My local Isuzu dealer will do the belt for $269.00.