If it's a belt, the typical replacement interval is 60-100,000 miles. However, most Corsicas of that year had timing chains instead of belts -- in which case the chain should last as long as the engine, itself (presumably 150-200,000 miles). For information, see this page: http://www.autozone.com/shopping/repairGuide.htm?pageId=0900c152800a7266
Of course if it breaks the engine will not run. However there is no way to look at it and tell if it is ready to break or not. That is why timing belts are replaced at a certain mileage as outlined in your owners manual. On interference engines if the belt breaks you will have serious internal engine damage.
Must be replaced every 60,000 miles. Warning: This is an interference engine. If the belt breaks you will have internal engine damage.
If this is a DOHC 2.0 it is an Interference engine and you may have serious engine damage. If it is a SOHC 2.0, then you are OK as it is a non-interference engine. If you have replaced the belt, you need to check for engine damage. The belt should have been replaced at 120,000 miles. I suggest a professional look at this, especially if it is the DOHC, as replacing the belt incorrectly will do more damage.
Usually there is no sign. It will just suddenly break. This car is 12 years old. If the cam belt has never been replaced, replace it no matter what the mileage. If it has been replaced and has over 60,000 miles on the new belt, replace it. If this is an interference engine and the belt breaks, serious engine damage will occur.
Could be very severe engine damage if the motor is an interference engine if not could just need the belt replaced
Yes, this is an interference engine. The belt must be replaced every 60,000 miles. If the belt breaks serious engine damage will occur.
If you have the 1.6 Liter SOHC engine the answer is YES. This is an Interference engine, and if the belt breaks engine damage will occur. Belt should be replaced every 30,000 miles. I know that sounds absurd, but that is the factory recommendation. If you have the 1.8 Liter DOHC engine, no damage will occur. It is NOT an interference engine. Replace the belt every 60,000 miles.If you have the 1.6 Liter SOHC engine the answer is YES. This is an Interference engine, and if the belt breaks engine damage will occur. Belt should be replaced every 30,000 miles. I know that sounds absurd, but that is the factory recommendation. If you have the 1.8 Liter DOHC engine, no damage will occur. It is NOT an interference engine. Replace the belt every 60,000 miles.
Yes, and it must be replaced every 105,000 miles. Warning: This is an interference engine, and as such if the belt breaks you will have severe engine damage.
The belt must be replaced every 105,000 miles. Warning: This is an interference engine. If the belt breaks you will have engine damage.
Well I really have no idea what a ldv is, but if your timing belt breaks and your engine is an interference engine there will be damage. If it is not an interference engine there will be no damage.
The light means there is scheduled maintenance due on the vehicle. Your owner's manual will tell you what based on the mileage. It may just need an oil/filter change, or the cam belt may need replacing. The engine is an interference engine. If the cam belt breaks you will have severe engine damage. The belt must be replaced at the recommended mileage. From 60,000 to 110,000 miles depending on the year which you did not list.
It has a belt and it MUST be replaced every 90,000 miles. This is an interference engine. If the belt breaks, serious engine damage will occur.