Timing belt replacement

[userfriendly]

There are three types of maintenance.
1. repair after failure - self explanatory. Wait until it breaks then fix. Effect more expensive because when parts fail it tends to damage other parts as well. So more things to fix or replace.
2. preventive maintenance - this is what most people do. they follow manufacturer or dealer reccomendation. this is a good maintenance proceedure that is designed to minimize cost. An example is the 150,000 km replacement interval for your tbelt. The manufacturer expects it to last at least that long. But as mentioned in the above post, it may not be suitable for local conditions.
3. repair before failure - under this concept, you replace parts before they fail. Similar to preventive manitenance but you are proactive. Ex. replacing the tbelt at 100,000kms together with the water pump and tensioner bearings. Result is peace of mind that your car well cared for, less labor cost in the long run. and if you do it right you can do it as it fits your budget. You don't have breakdowns, you minimize downtime by doing things at the same time when you can afford it.

What you decide is up to you but i would strongly suggest to replace it before it breaks. My opinon only.

[drifto]

bro if u dont have enough money pa check mo na lang sa trusted mechaninc mo para makita kung may crack. madali lang buksan ang timing belt cover nyan. if not mistaken 2L engine yan, pag naputulan ka ng timing belt laki ng gastos mo..

[Dieseldude]

If I were you. I would not delay replacing your timing belts. You might think that you can postpone this expense to save some money, pero pagnaputolan ko nyan habang tumatakbo sasakyan mo, baka mahulog pa yan sa engine overhaul...and that is much more expensive. I do not see how an ocular inspection can be a guarantee.....Donot take your chances!

[MadoX]

CHANGE CHANGE CHANGE AT ONCE!!!

you need to get it changed NOW. better to be save then have your timing belt snap or slip. either way not good for the engine.

[scarab]

....grabe...13k for a kit? kunin mo na lang yung mga part# sa casa at bilin mo sa iba na lang. just replaced my TB at 78k++ km.

[revoGSX]

mas mura pa yung penalto na babayaran mo sa lto or pulis kesa sa damage na gagastusin mo po sa repair ng engine..

usually 80,000km ang recommended change ng timing belt because ang category ng metro manila po eh "severe" driving conditons..

ang suggestion ko po eh palitan na ninyo timing belt, ang better buy at least the timing belt from casa para mas sure na orig..
kung umabot ng 98T km yung revo, bat ka gagamit ng replacement? hehe

2L ang engine ng revo

[Galactus]

usually 80,000km ang recommended change ng timing belt because ang category ng metro manila po eh "severe" driving conditons..

Eh? First time kong narinig ito...the parameters for "severe" driving conditions are listed in the manual (if you race it, hooked with a trailer, like a taxi, etc), not based on a geographical area. But, of course, you could have said it with pun intended...