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Ok, got some questions on the timing belt. I know they should be replaced at 60k mile intervals, but I have no idea when mine was last done. See, I bought my car (90 DX) with 115k miles on it, and since then, I've put 46,000 miles on it in about 2 and a half years, bringing my total to 161k miles. I cracked open the belt cover, and inspected it, and it seems to *appear* to be in good shape, but I know the appearance of belts can be decieving. (it looks shiny, not glazed, no visible cracks or marks, etc etc)
What I can be sure of is that it was replaced at least once in its lifetime...twice I dont know. The dealer I got it from had no idea. I'm probably going to get it replaced this summer regardless, but given my info, how urgent is it?
And how bad is it when they uh, do uh, pass on? Would I be looking at major head damage or just the inconvenience of getting stranded?
My local mechanic wants about $120 to do it, so I want to know, how hard is it to replace yourself? I have a Haynes manual (which is great if you have a pre-1988 mazda) and they do have the procedure for setting it correctly on the 88-92 models. I have some wrench skill, but is it an easy job or am I just better off paying him to do it? Gotta know...
What I can be sure of is that it was replaced at least once in its lifetime...twice I dont know. The dealer I got it from had no idea. I'm probably going to get it replaced this summer regardless, but given my info, how urgent is it?
And how bad is it when they uh, do uh, pass on? Would I be looking at major head damage or just the inconvenience of getting stranded?
My local mechanic wants about $120 to do it, so I want to know, how hard is it to replace yourself? I have a Haynes manual (which is great if you have a pre-1988 mazda) and they do have the procedure for setting it correctly on the 88-92 models. I have some wrench skill, but is it an easy job or am I just better off paying him to do it? Gotta know...