When Do I Need A Timing Belt?

[mrbothered]

Hi all, I bought a 2002 IS200 with around 40000 on the clock. I was informed it only needed a belt every 100,000 mikes (which was later revised to 60,000) There is a sticker on the engine stating it had a new belt in 2008. The mileage is now at 81,000. When should I go for a new belt?

Thank you.

[gibbsy1]

It sounds like you got about 19000 miles left but if your unsure get it done, it's a lot cheaper than an engine rebuild,

But your right it's recommended every 60k

[scudney]

Its 60,000 or 6 years whichever comes first and since it was last done in 2008 its due a change this year (2014) anyway,so have it done for piece of mind.

[mrbothered]

Thanks guys. It's booked in for next week. I lost a Camry due to a timing belt. I'd had it 8 years and replaced one bulb.

[Rich OB]

What's the average price you guys are paying for timing belt, tensioner, idler, water pump, auxiliary belts and o ring?

[1374lee]

What's the average price you guys are paying for timing belt, tensioner, idler, water pump, auxiliary belts and o ring?

I just purchased a Gaites kit for £125.99.Plus 3 gaites aux belts at £28.99.No water pump or o ring seals in with that.

Thanks.Lee.

[Rich OB]

I meant the actual labour costs, so the entire job including parts.

[petayV8]

autodata says 2 - 3 hours i believe. If you can get it done for £300 inc parts youve got a good deal

[Rich OB]

I was recently quoted £568 parts included with all what I listed above (water pump too) I thought this was a bit on the high side? What do you think?

[petayV8]

i bought a SKF kit for £100 (had everything). blueprint water pump for £40 and 3 goodyear aux belts for £20. thats £160 parts and good ones. A good trustworthy garage i know charged me £175 labour to fit. total thats £335. Have heard of people getting it done for £300 on here though. dont pay more than £400

[Jitc85]

I had my cambelt and tensioner replaced last month, cost me £280 inc parts and labour. This was done at my local independent garage.