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Anyone here get their Timing Belts changed?

Ragnarok2

Ragnarok2

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I've reached the 130K mile on my car and the serpentine belt/timing belt has never been replaced. Should the serpentine be replaced after 130K miles? If anyone has any recommendations on good and cheap places to do this please share. Thanks!

EDIT:OK so I learned the difference between timing and serpentine, thanks guys haha...

I checked a site and apparently its recommended to change the timing belt every 105K miles on my car, but "NOT REQUIRED" I also found out my engine (Chrysler 2.5L V6) is non-interference. Does that mean I don;t have to change the timing belt?
 
Originally posted by: Ragnarok2
I've reached the 130K mile on my car and the serpentine belt has never been replaced. My mechanic said it's real important, so I was thinking I might as well. If anyone has any recommendations on good and cheap places to do this please share. Thanks!
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A: A serpentine belt is not the same thing as a timing belt.

B: At 130K, it's about time to change both belts.

😀

PS. What make/model, and where you live could help with suggestions on where to go.
 
Yes. Where? In my driveway. How much? ~$30. 😀

Honestly, I have no idea how much getting stuff done by a mechanic costs. Me and my dad do all our own junk (I'm in the process of rebuilding my cylinder heads right now). Not because we're better than mechanics or whatnot - we're too daggone cheap!
 
Originally posted by: voodoochylde
Yes. Where? In my driveway. How much? ~$30. 😀

Honestly, I have no idea how much getting stuff done by a mechanic costs. Me and my dad do all our own junk (I'm in the process of rebuilding my cylinder heads right now). Not because we're better than mechanics or whatnot - we're too daggone cheap!
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Thanks for the insight.
 
Originally posted by: Nyati13
Originally posted by: Ragnarok2
I've reached the 130K mile on my car and the serpentine belt has never been replaced. My mechanic said it's real important, so I was thinking I might as well. If anyone has any recommendations on good and cheap places to do this please share. Thanks!
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A: A serpentine belt is not the same thing as a timing belt.

B: At 130K, it's about time to change both belts.

😀

PS. What make/model, and where you live could help with suggestions on where to go.
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I've got me a 1997 Chrysler and I live in Naperville.
 
Originally posted by: voodoochylde
Yes. Where? In my driveway. How much? ~$30. 😀

Honestly, I have no idea how much getting stuff done by a mechanic costs. Me and my dad do all our own junk (I'm in the process of rebuilding my cylinder heads right now). Not because we're better than mechanics or whatnot - we're too daggone cheap!
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haha $30 sounds like a good deal to me. How long did it take you and was it difficult? My engine bay is crowded as all hell so I don't know about doing anything myself.
 
Originally posted by: Ragnarok2
Originally posted by: voodoochylde
Yes. Where? In my driveway. How much? ~$30. 😀

Honestly, I have no idea how much getting stuff done by a mechanic costs. Me and my dad do all our own junk (I'm in the process of rebuilding my cylinder heads right now). Not because we're better than mechanics or whatnot - we're too daggone cheap!
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haha $30 sounds like a good deal to me. How long did it take you and was it difficult? My engine bay is crowded as all hell so I don't know about doing anything myself.
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You don't have to worry about anything. You just need to show up in voodoochylde's driveway with ~$30!
 
The Serpentine belt is changed in about 5 minutes, a timing belt usually involves removing the front engine cover, and is generally a much more expensive operation ($500ish).

Depending on your engine type (interference/non-interference) this could be crucial to your engine.

If the motor is an interference type engine, and the timing belt breaks while driving, your pistons will likely kiss your valves, and you can kiss that motor good bye.

If the motor is non-interference based, your engine should remain ok, but you'll still be stranded somewhere waiting for AAA to pick you up.
 
Originally posted by: ultimatebob
Heh... The local Audi dealer wants $1,200 to replace the serpentine belt on my A4. I told him to jam it!
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To change the SERPENTINE belt? I had my timing belt/water pump/etc. changed on my A4 for less than $600. Time to find a new mechanic. 🙂
 
Originally posted by: Ragnarok2

I checked a site and apparently its recommended to change the timing belt every 105K miles on my car, but "NOT REQUIRED" I also found out my engine (Chrysler 2.5L V6) is non-interference. Does that mean I don;t have to change the timing belt?
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Non interference only means that if the Timing Belt breaks there wont be any valve damage. The pistons and valves can never occupy the same space.



 
Originally posted by: PottedMeat
Originally posted by: Ragnarok2

I checked a site and apparently its recommended to change the timing belt every 105K miles on my car, but "NOT REQUIRED" I also found out my engine (Chrysler 2.5L V6) is non-interference. Does that mean I don;t have to change the timing belt?
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Non interference only means that if the Timing Belt breaks there wont be any valve damage. The pistons and valves can never occupy the same space.
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Well at least I't wont rape the engine 😉 I'm a little happier now.
 
Originally posted by: Prfstrkr
changed serpentine belt at 30k miles, $30 parts and $30 for labor
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How old was the car/belt?? Why did the belt need to be changed at only 30K miles??

Nice to get such a big break on the labor, though... I mean, yeah, it's just 5-10 minutes but most mechanics (shops) would charge for the whole hour.
 
Originally posted by: PottedMeat
Originally posted by: Ragnarok2

I checked a site and apparently its recommended to change the timing belt every 105K miles on my car, but "NOT REQUIRED" I also found out my engine (Chrysler 2.5L V6) is non-interference. Does that mean I don;t have to change the timing belt?
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Non interference only means that if the Timing Belt breaks there wont be any valve damage. The pistons and valves can never occupy the same space.
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OP better re-check. I seem to remember all Chrysler 2.5L engines being interference.
 
Originally posted by: PottedMeat
Non interference only means that if the Timing Belt breaks there wont be any valve damage. The pistons and valves can never occupy the same space.
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Technically even in an interference engine the pistons and valves can never occupy the same space. If they could occupy the same space, there wouldn't be any damage. (There would be an interesting quantum anomaly though...) 😛

ZV
 
Originally posted by: iamwiz82
Originally posted by: PottedMeat
Originally posted by: Ragnarok2

I checked a site and apparently its recommended to change the timing belt every 105K miles on my car, but "NOT REQUIRED" I also found out my engine (Chrysler 2.5L V6) is non-interference. Does that mean I don;t have to change the timing belt?
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Non interference only means that if the Timing Belt breaks there wont be any valve damage. The pistons and valves can never occupy the same space.
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OP better re-check. I seem to remember all Chrysler 2.5L engines being interference.
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Says all Chrysler 2.4L I-4 engines are interference but not the 2.5L V6 ones
 
Originally posted by: Zenmervolt
Originally posted by: PottedMeat
Non interference only means that if the Timing Belt breaks there wont be any valve damage. The pistons and valves can never occupy the same space.
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Technically even in an interference engine the pistons and valves can never occupy the same space. If they could occupy the same space, there wouldn't be any damage. (There would be an interesting quantum anomaly though...) 😛

ZV
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grammar nazi! 😀
 
Originally posted by: ultimatebob
Heh... The local Audi dealer wants $1,200 to replace the serpentine belt on my A4. I told him to jam it!
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Your problem was going to the dealer. They always screw you.

I had problems with my windows not rolling up and down very fast and sticking a lot (in the winter they basically don't work) on my 96 accord. My mechanic said he did not have the parts i needed and couldn't order them so I would have to go to the dealer. They charged me $800 and my windows still stick and roll up and down slowly (and stick in the winter). I asked them about it and they said they don't warranty the work or the solution only the parts and the new parts are working properly. After that i refuse to use the dealer for anything ever again.
 
Originally posted by: Rumpltzer
Originally posted by: Prfstrkr
changed serpentine belt at 30k miles, $30 parts and $30 for labor
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How old was the car/belt?? Why did the belt need to be changed at only 30K miles??

Nice to get such a big break on the labor, though... I mean, yeah, it's just 5-10 minutes but most mechanics (shops) would charge for the whole hour.
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4 years old, the belt was wearing out here and there and that's the only thing the Mechanic said that needed to be changed for the 30k Maintenance
 
Volvo dealer wanted a cool 1k to change my timing belt. Luckily I was able to do it myself with some help from a friend who used to work on old volvo's.
 
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