Has anyone broken a timing belt on a 2001 CLS?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 22, 2007 | 01:10 AM
  #1  
DarkSithCL's Avatar
Thread Starter
Be Strong AND Courageous!
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 9,305
Likes: 43
From: Joshua 1:1-9
Question Has anyone broken a timing belt on a 2001 CLS?

My car is due for the timing belt change... I had a 1984 Nissan 300zx and broke the timing belt = NO MORE engine ... is the CL engine an "interference" type like my Nissan was...? Thanks ya'll!!! Rick
Reply
Old Apr 22, 2007 | 11:16 AM
  #2  
Paclark01's Avatar
Racer
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 411
Likes: 3
From: Maryland
Originally Posted by DarkSithCL
My car is due for the timing belt change... I had a 1984 Nissan 300zx and broke the timing belt = NO MORE engine ... is the CL engine an "interference" type like my Nissan was...? Thanks ya'll!!! Rick
I believe the outcome would be the same if a timing belt broke on a CL-S. I advise changing the belt at the recommended interval or sooner depending on how severe your driving habits are.
Reply
Old Apr 22, 2007 | 07:42 PM
  #3  
fenixxishot's Avatar
Instructor
 
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 147
Likes: 0
From: Austin,TX
i think i read somewhere that if your going over 25mph when it breaks you lose your engine
Reply
Old Apr 22, 2007 | 11:56 PM
  #4  
DarkSithCL's Avatar
Thread Starter
Be Strong AND Courageous!
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 9,305
Likes: 43
From: Joshua 1:1-9
Thanks y'all...to the dealer I will go... ....I just drive to work and back...cant really afford to lose the engine since she's paid for now....
Reply
Old Apr 23, 2007 | 03:45 PM
  #5  
fsttyms1's Avatar
Senior Moderator
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 81,385
Likes: 3,068
From: Appleton WI
Yes the TL is a interference type motor. As for it braking i would worry too much if your around the service time, just make it a point to remember to have it done.

(i went 200k on mine)
Reply
Old Apr 23, 2007 | 10:36 PM
  #6  
DarkSithCL's Avatar
Thread Starter
Be Strong AND Courageous!
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 9,305
Likes: 43
From: Joshua 1:1-9
Talking

Originally Posted by fsttyms1
Yes the TL is a interference type motor. As for it braking i would worry too much if your around the service time, just make it a point to remember to have it done.

(i went 200k on mine)
Thanks! ... I look forward to having 200K on mine too...but I know you're right!
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
vaughanml2
4G TL (2009-2014)
15
Nov 1, 2021 10:16 AM
BlkTxAcuraTypeS
Member Cars for Sale
3
Oct 18, 2015 08:05 PM
mossman77
1/2G MDX (2001-2013)
18
Sep 16, 2015 12:21 PM
merc009
3G TL (2004-2008)
21
Sep 14, 2015 06:43 PM
asahrts
Member Cars for Sale
0
Sep 4, 2015 05:55 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:08 PM.