Protege5 - How many miles have you gone before changing the timing belt?
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- 92 & 16 Meyatas
that is a deal dude! i was quoted 500 3 yrs ago
+1. When I did mine last fall, I called around for s**** and giggles, and the cheapest I was quoted was $650. The dealership wanted $850! Of course, it all depends on how much they charge for labor.
Just inspect the belt at 60k like the manual says, and you'll be fine. They don't give a "60k or 5 yrs" listing or anything like that, so I wouldn't worry about how old the car is.
Sweet, thanks for that. I've never heard of an age limit on a timing belt, but I've also rarely seen a car this old with this few miles, so I just wanted to make sure.
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- 2003.5 MP5 Laser Blue Automatic (SOLD)
Anyone know how much the parts would cost and where should i buy them besides the dealer? the belt, tensioner, water pump and anything else like gaskets or whatever else is needed. I would do the work myself since i will be taking off my intake manifold soon anyway so i might as well do the rest too.
I just ordered parts from rockauto to do my timing belt, they seemed to have the best price. They have the Gates timing belt kit (belt, tensioner, idler) for $130, tensioner spring was another $3, valve cover gasket $20-30, water pump $35-70. I decided to go ahead and change the serpentine belts $20-25 and cam/crank seals $10-15.
What was included with the 60k mile service - new brakes and calipers on all 4 corners
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- 2003.5 MP5 Laser Blue Automatic (SOLD)
Thanks. I will keep this post in mind when i decide to do mine and im thinking i will do it after another 40k miles as i have 110k now. i don't really abuse my car so i think the belt will last another 40k as i haven't read a post where it broke around the recommended interval yet.
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It really all depends on the car to be honest... heat cycles are not kind to rubber! Just like rad hoses they get soft after awhile. I had the T-belt changed on my old pro for 125 plus parts and the stock belt was about shot around 130k.
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- Mazda, Protege5 2002
wow you really got ripped off.
i got mine done at 160K for about $400 including parts
water pump, all belts, gasket. and of course the timing belt and tensioner
Wow that's exorbitant.
paranoidxe
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I didn't change mine until around 125K, took it to the shop and he said it was about ready to fall off. I live in Utah, so I have the extra stress of cold/hot cold/hot temperature stress on the belts.
Really timing belts aren't something to neglect, its MUCH cheaper to replace a timing belt than it is to have a valve job.
Really timing belts aren't something to neglect, its MUCH cheaper to replace a timing belt than it is to have a valve job.
paranoidxe
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- Protege5 2002
Did not know this, thx.
The other guy didn't mention these things. Of course all of that is going to be over $1,000. What was all included with the 60k mile service?
Does anyone know how long the water pump is suppose to last?
How would i know if the pump needs to be replaced , what signs should i look for when its going bad ?
Im at 148k km and still on the original pump. I dont want to replace it and pay $$$ if its still in good working condition.
How would i know if the pump needs to be replaced , what signs should i look for when its going bad ?
Im at 148k km and still on the original pump. I dont want to replace it and pay $$$ if its still in good working condition.
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