Timing Belt Change very close call.

[Cory Hanson]

Hello all busy making my new ride safe & reliable for many days to follow,rear struts replaced, E brake cable replaced, started the car on cool morning hear different noises, slow drove to my repair shop, pulled the timing cover the belt was worn out badly but complete still.

replaced water pump & thermostat same time.
timing belt kit also.

2.5 hrs all complete driving again. try to up load the photo of the old belt. 209291 KM looks OEM belt WOW.

[falkenfighter]

Whats the close call?

If it broke it wont hurt anything, just stop running

[Damkid]

^^ditto

b3's are non interference and a broken timing belt won't hurt the internals

[Cory Hanson]

OK seen to many imports & over head cams engine cost huge amount of money on a engine due to belt or chain failing. some people don't understand that few repairs can keep a vehicle running for many months or years. also Dark tint the rear windows to keep the heat out & private while driving or parked