How long did your timing belt last?
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Originally Posted by Draco713
I had a 94 Ranger 4 cyl. that the belt got changed at 74K miles, sold the truck last year with 147K miles on it, never threw the belt. Now I have a 2000 Ranger V6 Flex Fuel 3.0L that I can't help but wonder how long I can go without changing the belt, lol.
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I also have a 97 2.3 liter, have 158,000 miles. Never changed the belt, if you read the manual it only tells you to check the belt, there is no mention of changing the belt anywhere in the manual. I just checked mine the other day because I had to remove the timing belt cover to change the thermostat. There were no cracks in it and looked perfectly fine. The belt is relatively easy to change on my truck because I do not have A/C and nothing is in the way. I think I will have my mechanic change it just to be on the safe side next time I have the truck in for something. I would attempt to change it myself, but not sure of myself in getting the timing back to where it suppose to be. I think he wants about $100 to change it.
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Originally Posted by tonyford
I also have a 97 2.3 liter, have 158,000 miles. Never changed the belt, if you read the manual it only tells you to check the belt, there is no mention of changing the belt anywhere in the manual. I just checked mine the other day because I had to remove the timing belt cover to change the thermostat. There were no cracks in it and looked perfectly fine. The belt is relatively easy to change on my truck because I do not have A/C and nothing is in the way. I think I will have my mechanic change it just to be on the safe side next time I have the truck in for something. I would attempt to change it myself, but not sure of myself in getting the timing back to where it suppose to be. I think he wants about $100 to change it.
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I changed my 93 at 143,000 simply because when it became cold last fall it made a
slight slapping sound like the old nylon tires used to do, until it was warm. It didn't look at all bad and they are the curved tooth which I know from experiance have far more life than the square cornered belts. After it was off I wished I had let it be and see just how far it would go.
slight slapping sound like the old nylon tires used to do, until it was warm. It didn't look at all bad and they are the curved tooth which I know from experiance have far more life than the square cornered belts. After it was off I wished I had let it be and see just how far it would go.
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Chain, not belt(el con's post)
Yes I am soooo happy about it too. See me dancing?!?! lol Gives me more money and time to play with OTHER things on the truck if I ever get this other problem sorted out (grr!).
Last edited by Draco713; 01-30-2005 at 11:36 PM. Reason: Forgot to note what I was replying to
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Originally Posted by onioncasserole
Someone told me that if you;ve never changed one before be prepared to make a day of it. Will it really take that long?
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My belt went at 145 000kms. Yes kilometers, i dont what that is in miles so i apologize to my friends south of the border. Lucky for me it was only -30 celcius so the repair on the side of the highway was a snap. (say that as sarcastically as you can). It took me a good 5 hours, warming up in my other truck every fifteen minutes. The part that burns me up is the fact the belt blew off 40 000 kilometers early. Does this mean I have a bigger problem, or just bad luck?