2002 RL Timing Chain
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2002 RL Timing Chain
My 2002 RL is coming up on 7 year interval recommended by manufacturer to replace timing chain. I have only 68000 miles on the car and it has been used regularly since I purchased it new. Do I really need to replace this chain for $1500 or can I safely wait a few months or perhaps another year. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
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You can wait a couple more years or another 20,000 miles maybe a bit more.
FYI, its a belt and not a chain.
FYI, its a belt and not a chain.
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RL has a timming belt (not a chain). I had a 2000RL on which belt was changed around 9 yr/125,000 mark and it looked decent. So you can definitely wait quite a bit before you get yours done.
Also meanwhile shop around for price. Just as a reference, I recently did the Timing belt, Spark Plug, Trans Flush, + a whole lot of other things including changing the CAM timing gear and it cost me around $1500. The timing belt alone would have been around $900 - $950.
Also meanwhile shop around for price. Just as a reference, I recently did the Timing belt, Spark Plug, Trans Flush, + a whole lot of other things including changing the CAM timing gear and it cost me around $1500. The timing belt alone would have been around $900 - $950.
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OK....so here my situation:
I have an 2004 bought brand spanken new. It will be 10 years old next month. It has a whopping 26,000 das original California garage kept miles...What would you do?
I have an 2004 bought brand spanken new. It will be 10 years old next month. It has a whopping 26,000 das original California garage kept miles...What would you do?
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But, even with the low mileage, one of the largest factors for stuff like that is time and weather conditions. I know the CA climate is great for vehicles, so you won't get a lot of rust or anything like that (unless you are on the coast).
But, over time, seals go, rubber cracks, stuff like that.
Unless you live in Death Valley, I wouldn't worry too much.
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