I have a 2001 regigistered IS200 SE with 75,000 miles on the clock. The handbook shows that the timing belt should be replaced at 100,000 miles. However the Lexus dealer suggests changing it now. Does anyone have any advice on when this should be done
Thanks in anticipation, Stephen

It should be changed at 60,000 miles - i'd get it done as quickly as you possibly can as a precaution.

yep 60,000 miles, not worth risking any more!

Adrian

Thanks for the info

Stephen

Durrantie

Thanks for the info

Stephen

its 100000 miles or 6 years.

I'd agree with the 60000 figure personally as there have been several cases where the belt gets very thin............and at mileage less that 100k

figures were revised dave - the 100K no longer applies

wonder if thats as a result of people suffering snapped belts under 6 years and 100k miles ?

I think it was

Thanks for the info, Stephen

Rob
Thanks for the info, Stephen

http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/ind...showtopic=48673

trader/dealer watch............

Very arrogant response, I own a altezza and thought i had some valuable info to share, im not selling anything here or advertising so wind your neck in, some might find the info i have offered as usefull.

Just had my 6 year 60,000 mile service (although the car has only done 42,000), so I had the cam belt changed as well. The one that came off wasn't too bad wear wise, but it did have a nick in it on one side. It may have gone on for another 10 or 20K, but it just isn't worth the risk.

Keith

Bang on! safer than sorry is a prudent moto.

Change it now. I just got mine done with tensioner and water pump. £560. Don't take the chance or atleast get it inspected.

i have changed my timing belt at 106000, dont know yet its changed before, but its looked like unbevilible rubish, and also i was asked in lexus dealer, they said me belt changed every 100 000 miles )

just got mine done for just under £300
timing belt kit,water pump,p.steering belt,alt belt,and a/c belt
not at lexus though

Hi ive got a 1999 sport model that has just had its first change at 150000 miles just bought it looks as though it had never been done as there was a 20cm patch where the teeth had worn away or were missing ive been so so lucky get it changed

i'd say more than lucky

We have now done in the region of 40 IS200 belt changes, I can confirm 100k is far too much for this belt, its only my opinion but there should be some kind of sticky thread about this before someone has a nasty shock.
James

i had mine done a little while ago at 116000 and it was half the width it should of been. reckon i was pretty lucky too. got it done including the water pump for £490. not a great price but worth it i suppose!

Yes £490 is a little high. Never mind its done now so no worries.

James

Is it the same, 60000 rather than 100000, for the 3 litre (I assume it is !) ??

I am afraid, my car has 101,000 km and 7 years old and after seeing what you say so I have decided to bring it this week to change the timing belt. Also noticed a vibration in the engine in N between 2,500-3,000 rpm. that goes over, I suspect that may be of tensor or pulley

Yes 3 litres would be the same. We have noticed that a stretched/worn belt can throw out the timing enough to make the car running a bit noisey/lumpy.
One car was audible rattling until the belt was changed following 100k miles.

James

do you find wear is better with the auto

Not really.
James

hi james i was only asking as i have just had belt etc changed,6 years old 85k and looked in very good condition,no record on service history of this being changed and was only 3 years old when i bought it.but water pump was starting to leak

Ah right perhaps we have stumbled across something then, will look out for that.
James

Taking my auto in for 100K service and first timing belt change next week. Having read this thread I've decided not to drive it until I take it in. It will be interesting to find out what condition the belt is in

Do let us all know.
James

This was the state of my belt after 91k and 8years.



New one beside it for comparison

erm which one was the new one ?

lol awsome pic, when lexus HQ said the belt was good for 100k we knew they were talking right out of theyre tail pipes.
Another great example of listening to common sense not dealers who charge £88 per hour for fixing things.
James

I changed mine today and was fine aparently, 7 years 60k miles.





Edit to upload pics.

Lexus changed mine today. 8 year old Automatic with 98000 miles. There was a little bit of fraying on the edges of the old belt but nothing too serious. They did say however that there is a known issue with the belts wearing out early on some cars and that in some instances Lexus will cover the cost of replacement dependent on age and mileage.