You bought the vehicle just in time for the it's timing belt changed. The belt should be changed at 100k miles.
I believe 90,000 miles. You should consider changing the water pump and tensioner at the same time since you will be in there.
The timing belt should be changed every 90,000 miles.
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You should change the timing belt on a 2003 when it wears out or breaks. Changing the belt beforehand is not needed.
it is behind the timing belt when changing this you should change the balance belt also the timing belt
Timing chains are designed to last the life of the engine. A timing belt however should be changed around 100K.
I need diagram on changing the timing chain
no you do not have to change the timing chain when changing the water pump.
Changing a timing belt is very complex with hundreds of details. Directions for changing the timing belt can be obtained when you purchase the timing belt.
Unless a timing chain is making a noise or has jumped a tooth, they need not be replaced. Timing belts need changing according to the specs spelled out in the owner's manual.
Factory recommendation is 90,000 miles. If it is a timing CHAIN and not a belt, it doesn't require changing. It should last the life of the engine.
i have a rover 75, 1.8. it has about 26,000 miles on clock. when does my timing belt need changing