timing belt change
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timing belt change
My 98 Mazda B-2500 has 97000 miles on it and runs great. It has the 2.5 liter and I was wondering at what mileage should I be concerned about timing belt failure. I don't have a owners manual to see when it should be changed. If it broke, would the valves get bent or do they all close to prevent damage? Thanks
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From: Durant, OK (SOSU)
100,000 is the recommended interval I believe.
The 2.3L/2.5L is a non-interference engine. If/when the belt breaks, the valves will not impact the pistons. Actually had a friend of mine who's a member here break his a while back, no damage to speak of. Replacing it...not fun though.
The 2.3L/2.5L is a non-interference engine. If/when the belt breaks, the valves will not impact the pistons. Actually had a friend of mine who's a member here break his a while back, no damage to speak of. Replacing it...not fun though.
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From: St. Peter
Remember to do other routine stuff when you are down there too. It would probably be a good time to replace the water pump (if it is under there), and anything else that looks like it should be replaced.
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I sold my '99 ranger 2.5L with 131k and never replaced the belt. I wanted to change it at 100k but never got around to it.
had I kept the truck or wanted to sell it myself (I took the easy route and traded it in), I would have replaced the idlers(if any), oil pump, water pump, etc. I'm convinced that engine will last a loooong time and if you keep it or try to sell it someday yourself, you will be better off replacing any potential wear items.
good luck -jim
had I kept the truck or wanted to sell it myself (I took the easy route and traded it in), I would have replaced the idlers(if any), oil pump, water pump, etc. I'm convinced that engine will last a loooong time and if you keep it or try to sell it someday yourself, you will be better off replacing any potential wear items.
good luck -jim
