Is a timing belt worth fixing?
Although timing belts are critical, there’s no need to replace them regularly –unless explicitly recommended in your owner’s manual. Some automakers recommend changing a timing belt between 60,000 and 100,000, others don’t. Many of today’s timing belts can go 100,000 miles or more without needing to be replaced.
Do you have to break in a new timing belt?
A timing belt must be replaced at recommended by the manufacturer intervals, usually from 60,000 miles to 105,000 miles (from 96,000 km to 168,000 km). If not replaced in time, the timing belt can break.
How much would it cost to repair a timing belt?
If the belt did not break and possible damage the engine, the car would be worth about $1,400 tade-in or $3,000 dealer retail. Thus for the potential cost of the $3,000 repair, I could be the exact same make, model, and mileage (91,000 miles) car.
What happens when your car’s timing belt breaks?
It depends. Some cars, like Subaru, have non-interference engines, which means that if the timing belt breaks while you are driving, there is no damage to the internal parts of the engine. Other cars do not have this sort of engine and damage results.
How much does it cost to repair timing belt on Plymouth Neon?
You have selected 0 posts. The timing belt broke on my 2000 Plymouth Neon. As I understand it there is possibility that in breaking the timing belt may have damaged some of the valves in the engine. The engine damage cannot be assessed until the timing belt is replaced. A belt repair would cost $300.
What should I do if my timing belt snaps?
At this point, the camshaft sprockets will align with the marks on engine, and the crank sprocket will align with the marks on the engine. Some engines, like GM interference DOHC V6s, will require special tools keep the cams from moving, so consult with a factory service manual if you can.