Timing Belt.

[Razorhoof]

Hi.

I have a K Reg Hilux Surf. 93,000 miles.

The guy I bought it off had no paperwork for the work done on it by the garage / importer he bought it off. I need to know if it needs its timing belt changed as I understand that if the timing belt goes the car is dead.

Does anyone know anything about this? How can I check if the belt needs replacing?

Does the belt need replacing on these cars? If so, when?

Looking forward to your reply.

Jon.

[Hawaii]

Hi Razorhoof

If you don't have paperwork to say the belts been changed recently, then, for piece of mind get it & the temsioners changed as soon as you can.

A decent garage should not charge more than about £150.00 which is a lot, lot cheaper than the repair bill if the belt snaps.

hope this helps

ta

hawaii

[Razorhoof]

Ok mate.

Many thanks.

Jon.

[The Lovely Boyo]

Hi.

I have a K Reg Hilux Surf. 93,000 miles.

Does the belt need replacing on these cars? If so, when?

Looking forward to your reply.

Jon.

Post your vehicle details in your profile - it helps!

The 2.4 is much more complicated than the 3.0 to change the belt. They need changing at 100,000kms (60,000miles).

I changed my own - I would say I am a 'competent' mechanic - I have a fair selection of tools but that's it.

If you've got a 2.4 I think a garage will want more than £150.

Learn how to use the search button - you'll be amazed at what you'll find out.

EDIT - just noticed you got a 2.4 (other thread)!

talk about using the search button LMAO