When does the timing belt on a 99.5 1.8TQS need to be changed?
08-02-2001, 08:55 AM
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When does the timing belt on a 99.5 1.8TQS need to be changed?
I have 48k on it right now (yea i drive a lot). What does the 50k service consist of?
Any additional preventative maintenance that anyone recommends?
Any additional preventative maintenance that anyone recommends?
08-02-2001, 09:02 AM
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My dealer is telling my 90k but the horror stories are making me very concerned!
I also asked him if they would change it at 60k regardless if it needed it. Of course his response was no. 
Maybe I should record his voice when/if the horror happens to me!
Maybe I should record his voice when/if the horror happens to me!
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08-02-2001, 09:56 AM
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60k. reason being the water pump usually fails at 70-75k, which you should also replace. why take
the chance of a failing water pump breaking the belt and then pow! That's the reason I changed mine at 60k along with the pump, tensioner, pulley, etc. on my '95 90.