old_commuter

I have a 96 TL.32 with 182k miles - great car and I want to keep it running. I bought it with 115k and the guy who I bought it from had the timing belt and water pump replaced at 104k. (I verified this with the dealer he had it done at) My manual says to do this at 90k, but I have seen in this forum that people do this work at 105k. So am I due now or can I let it go until I get near 210k?

This car has almost no stop-n-go miles - all highway. I drive 86 miles round trip back/forth to work with one stop sign and one traffic light, averaging 65 mph.

Go90go

Just leave it until 210. On my car, it was changed at 86K, then not again for 5 years and 140K miles more. My motor was fine. Granted I've blown it now, but it had nothing to do with the timing belt. What I'd do is check the head gasket and cooling system soon. No need to do it tomorrow, but it's good to be careful and not share my fate. Best bet ius to do it along with the timing belt at 200K, so you have a nice flat number to work with.

~Cheers~

KaMLuNg

iTrader: (5)

i let mine go to 120k and it was fine... i know it was risky but all my miles were highway...

three.twoTL

I have almost 96k on my car, don't think it has ever been done. I have been thinking about it though. Are there any good write ups on this?

gokartmozart

I had it done at 90k. I would not risk it going any longer than that.

pete_07

i just did mine yesterday...pain in the ass

01tl4tl

Its one of the few jobs I pay someone else to do on my car!
And have them install a UR pulley while everything is apart

Fear and Loathing

My 97 3.2 has 195,000 km and tbelt has never been changed. I'd like to keep it till death do us part so I might get it changed, if my cousin is up to the challenge.

pete_07

if you live in LA i can do it for you CHEAP well not me my bro can he used to work at acura ..but he have his own shop now..ohh he does paint too by the way

Go90go

^ I just might pay you a visit the next time I'm down there!

~Cheers~