When to change the timing belt on a LS400?
In every case it has been due to the failure of another part. The timing belt on my first LS400 was trashed in the mid-1990’s when the water pump seized at around 75,000 miles – which, of course, was just after the power train warranty had expired.
When to change the timing belt on a Lexus?
I notice that the newer Lexus schedule calls for the timing belt to be changed @ 90k miles or 108 months (9 years), whichever comes first. I wonder why they changed the time schedule? Most likely due to statistical data gathered over the years telling them the 6 years was overkill. This is just my opinion of course.
What happens if the timing belt goes bad?
But, of course, if the timing belt system does fail, the dealer gets to charge you $5,000 to $10,000 when the engine valves get friendly with the pistons. Imagine you are a Lexus engineer and the boss asked you to estimate how long the timing belt is going to last.
When to change timing belt ( age or miles )?
If that part freezes up, its bye-bye belt, instantly. You should have the coolant changed every 3-5 yrs to keep the pump seals happy. I notice that the newer Lexus schedule calls for the timing belt to be changed @ 90k miles or 108 months (9 years), whichever comes first. I wonder why they changed the time schedule?
How much does it cost to replace timing belt on Lexus LS430?
received a Timing Belt Replacement. Lexus LS430 Timing Belt Replacement costs $854 on average. What is a timing belt and how does it work? An engine timing belt is a fiber reinforced, toothed drive belt manufactured using durable compounds such as highly saturated nitrile.
In every case it has been due to the failure of another part. The timing belt on my first LS400 was trashed in the mid-1990’s when the water pump seized at around 75,000 miles – which, of course, was just after the power train warranty had expired.
How much does a timing belt replacement cost?
Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM. received a Timing Belt Replacement. Lexus LS430 Timing Belt Replacement costs $854 on average. What is a timing belt and how does it work?
What causes a Toyota Lexus timing belt to break?
It’s not the timing belt that breaks. Much more often it is one of the ancillary parts – idlers, tensioner, water pump – that fails and takes out the timing belt. In fact, I’ve never heard of a Toyota or Lexus timing belt break due to wear. In every case it has been due to the failure of another part.