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04 c70 65000m,should I chg timing belt C70 2004

posted by  someone claiming to be Yakdad49 on  Tue Aug 18 16:29 CST 2015 [RELATED]

My daughter has a low mileage c70 with the original timing belt. '04 with 65000 miles, book says change the belt at 120,000 , but my shop says it's the years not just the mileage. So should I change it or wait till 90,000?








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posted by  someone claiming to be on  Wed Dec 31 18:00 CST 1969 [RELATED]

If you look at the maintenance manual, everything is rated for mileage and time.

If in ANY doubt, have it done - spending 20 or 25 percent for an early change is good insurance - will it ever have to be done again?



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posted by  someone claiming to be on  Wed Dec 31 18:00 CST 1969 [RELATED]

Easy call for me, 11 year old timing belt on an interference engine, time for a new belt. Leave water pump alone unless leaking (which is won't be). Mike



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posted by  someone claiming to be on  Wed Dec 31 18:00 CST 1969 [RELATED]

The belt is 12 years old, just about time to change the belt, tensioner, and roller. Not the water pump. Age does matter as the belt will dry out and crack. A good mechanic will inspect the belt before charging you hundreds.

Why wait for 90K, that is 30K too short for someone that drives 10K/year. Unless your daughter now drives 15K/year.

Change it. You have time to gather some funds and have it done on your schedule.
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posted by  someone claiming to be on  Wed Dec 31 18:00 CST 1969 [RELATED]

You can inspect the timing belt for signs of degradation.



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