broken timing belt????
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RE: broken timing belt????
Mazda recommends inspection at 60k and replacement at 105K. I personnaly would not let one of my own Mazda vehicles go more than 100K without a new Timing belt. If it does break then the engine will not be damaged. You will just be stuck where it broke waiting for a tow truck, paying the tow bill and probably no start diagnosis where you have it towed to and then the cost of replacement that you would have payed normally.
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RE: broken timing belt????
This is a very interesting discussion and exactly what I've been searching for on this site. I just purchases an 03 Miata MX-5 1.8 engine with 53.000 miles and was concerned about when to change the timing belt. Now I have two questions for you guys. What is a good ballpark price for having a belt replaced? And what how much for doing a clutch? Thanks...Jack
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RE: broken timing belt????
From brand new, you should replace the timing belts in the 60,000-80,000 range. You should also do this when you buy any car used. Then the next time you should replace them would be in the 140K-160K range and should last you till you hit 200,000 miles. Once you hit that though, seriously get rid of the car and buy a new car. :-P
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