I'm having the timing belt done today, I have an 02 TL Type-S. Has 134,000 miles on it and from what I can tell, the timing belt was not done at 105000. The bolts on the timing cover don't appear to have ever been taken off. So I'm having it done so I know it's been done, and when. I'm using a continental pro series contitech timing kit TB286LK3. 2 pulleys, hydraulic tensioner, water pump and timing belt. I haven't done any work to the engine other than an air filter and I changed the oil. I am new to this and without knowing what's been done or when, I might as well replace anything that should be done while the belt and pump are being done. Any suggestions as what else to do or anything to look for?

 

awesome way to be proactive. dunno if you'll see this in time.

but while you're in there, you might as well change or have the shop change the oil filter pump gasket, as it will be right out in the open when the timing belt cover is off.

 

Is that the same as the oil filter adapter gasket?

 

^sounds like the same thing.

 

Thank you for your suggestion, unfortunately I wasn't able to get the gasket in time, didn't want to tie up the shops bay. The motor mount that is in front of the timing cover was junk, replaced that, and replaced both serpentine belts. Mechanic said it looked like it was in fact the original timing belt. I am so glad I decided to have it done just to be safe. Is it supposed to replaced again in another 105,000 miles or sooner on the next one?

 

105K miles or 7 years, whichever comes first.