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Should the timing belt need to be changed after only 9000 miles on a Mercury Mystique?
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∙ 14y ago
Not necessarily, however, no matter what make of vehicle, if the head needs removing or the camshaft etc then it is wise to change the belt at this time. It must be noted, that the timing belt is a vulnerable and perishable component, which must be checked and replaced at intervals of about 50000 km, but this is only in the best of all possible scenarios. Timing belts are at the mercy of climatic conditions, driving conditions and the last person who replaced, refitted or adjusted it, they can split crack and shed material among other things and can, if they break or slip, cause catastrophic engine failure resulting in a repair bill that will, in some cases, exceed the worth of the car.
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