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Old 08-01-2002, 09:15 PM
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Default Does anyone know the suggested timing belt change......

for a 97 1.8TQMS, in kilometres preferably, and if anything happens before that is it covered by the powertrain warranty?????
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60k i believe
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Suggested at 150000km but recommand to do it at 100000km
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I'm stupid=) 60k = ????????? thanks=)
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60K Miles (too lazy to convert to KM)

If TB fails after 50K miles . . . the $3000-$4000 repair comes entirely out of your own pocket.

This is why I replaced mine at 50K miles as soon as my warranty expired.
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60,000 miles, which also equals 100,000km
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when mine was replaced, the mechanic filled out the "replace next 60K" sticker. so....60K
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the new tensioner should last 100K miles before the next change
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