Subject	I have seen one. And I saw the damage to the valves.
Posted by	znessnv on January 02, 2005 at 1:16 PM
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In Reply To	I have actually never heard of a T-belt breaking posted by mossyoak on January 02, 2005 at 11:36 AM
Message	I was getting my car serviced a few years back (before I started doing my own work) and another guys car was in getting fixed. The broken belt looked almost new except for the break. The valves however were bent to sh**. Didn't see the pistons. Didn't ask what it would cost to repair. SNL: Brett, you're Canadian -- what do you think of the new gay marriage law passing in Canada? Brett Hull: Well, that's what happens in Canada when there's no hockey. ZNessNV - Enjoyin' The Ride
Follow Ups	Comments on time (not milage) to replace the timing >> - ZUL8TR 09:39:08 01/02/05 When I had my timing belt done on my 1990 it only - Pats300zx 10:28:05 01/02/05 I replaced mine last winter at 48k miles (1993 Z) > - whitepearlz 10:54:54 01/02/05 I got 1990 2+2 in 2000 with 45,000 miles. - zx spinner 11:12:42 01/02/05 I also wanted to add - zx spinner 11:15:57 01/02/05 Just do it. Don't hesitate when it comes to items like this (n/m) - ZFreak (Dallas) 11:16:39 01/02/05 I have actually never heard of a T-belt breaking - mossyoak 11:36:33 01/02/05 I have seen a few. - Dallas DamonZ 12:00:39 01/02/05 That's why it's called preventative maintenance (n/m) - NytWolf 12:02:23 01/02/05 I have seen and serviced a few. (n/m) - YugoBernie (NoVA) 12:14:46 01/02/05 I have seen one. And I saw the damage to the valves. - znessnv 13:16:35 01/02/05 According to the FSM it says every 60K or 48 months - bb300z(NoVA) 12:08:35 01/02/05 I replaced mine at 29,000 miles when the car was 7 yrs old. - Greg (Dallas) 12:08:48 01/02/05 If there is any question/doubt, change it. Its peace of mind (n/m) - dpjax 12:21:24 01/02/05 Re: Comments on time (not milage) to replace the timing >> - midlifecrisis2 13:04:16 01/02/05 Supposedly, looks can be decieving with (our) t-belts. (n/m) - whitepearlz 13:06:11 01/02/05 Bought my second Z a year ago. Did the same thing. (n/m) - znessnv 13:19:26 01/02/05 Not driving / low mileage can be equally hard on belts. - znessnv 13:11:05 01/02/05 Changed mine at 30k miles, 9 years - SactoTodd 13:11:36 01/02/05 1st time w/ difficulties 12hrs. 2nd time (to fix the problem - PiotrC70 13:23:59 01/02/05 I have seen more borken idler studs/tensioners than belts... - PunkZTT(Phoenix) 13:48:47 01/02/05 Time trumps mileage if the engine damage an old - 240Z FeO2 14:54:44 01/02/05 Just go ahead and change it. - 300Zach 14:58:58 01/02/05 Thanks for the varied comments. (n/m) - ZUL8TR 21:19:38 01/02/05
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