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I have a beautiful twin cities aqua splash with 83k miles. Engine is 3.0L V-6. Any idea when the timing belt will be going?
How many miles can I expect to get on this truck if I continue to maintain it well?
How many miles can I expect to get on this truck if I continue to maintain it well?
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How about right around NOW.
I was reliably informed by the mechanics at my local Ford dealer and a few other sources that the timing belt needs a good inspection at 60K miles and generally to be on the safe side it needs to be replaced. So, you are in the danger zone. For the cost of a belt and the time it takes to change it its a good investment, lot cheaper and less time than rebuilding cylinder heads.
Having said that, let me tell you about my 1979 4 cylinder Volvo engine that had the timing belt actually break, the engine did have 145K miles on it. Im thinking head job, bent valves, etc. but come to find out its what they call a 'freewheeling engine' and if the belt break there is no damage caused to valves etc. So, I replaced the belt and all was as good as new. Now why cant all engines be that way.
Hope this helps.
Mike.
I was reliably informed by the mechanics at my local Ford dealer and a few other sources that the timing belt needs a good inspection at 60K miles and generally to be on the safe side it needs to be replaced. So, you are in the danger zone. For the cost of a belt and the time it takes to change it its a good investment, lot cheaper and less time than rebuilding cylinder heads.
Having said that, let me tell you about my 1979 4 cylinder Volvo engine that had the timing belt actually break, the engine did have 145K miles on it. Im thinking head job, bent valves, etc. but come to find out its what they call a 'freewheeling engine' and if the belt break there is no damage caused to valves etc. So, I replaced the belt and all was as good as new. Now why cant all engines be that way.
Hope this helps.
Mike.
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I've got a 98 Ranger running about 112,000kms on it. (heavily daily driven) still running on the original belt. I can tell my Timing belt is on its last legs (Engine screetches like a dieing animal). But for those out there who feel like pushing them though, It can be done.
I agree though its always better to get it done in advance. Had a belt break on my 89 Honda accord and found out the hard way what happens to your engine afterwards.
If your running a manual transmission i would advise DEFINETLY get it done. When the belt breaks most people have a tendancy to downshift to try and regain power before they realized what has happened. Downshift, and you might as well look at an engine rebuild.
I agree though its always better to get it done in advance. Had a belt break on my 89 Honda accord and found out the hard way what happens to your engine afterwards.
If your running a manual transmission i would advise DEFINETLY get it done. When the belt breaks most people have a tendancy to downshift to try and regain power before they realized what has happened. Downshift, and you might as well look at an engine rebuild.
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'94 Splash
The 3.0 does not have a timing belt, it has a timing chain.
Timing chains can typically be expected to last upwards of 150,000 miles and beyond without issue.
Timing belts should be replaced at around 75,000 miles.
Timing chains can typically be expected to last upwards of 150,000 miles and beyond without issue.
Timing belts should be replaced at around 75,000 miles.
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