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stevegreene · 05-12-2006, 08:34 AM

Hi
new to this site, just looking for a bit of advice
I have a Supra turbo 1989 auto, mileage 73,000 genuine.
On checking the handbook it looks like the cam belt doesn't need changing if under normal driving conditions.
It was last changed at 37,000 miles, 9 year ago. Question is, does it need changing now and if it did break will it knacker the valves?

Thanks in advance

ddmcse · 05-12-2006, 10:23 AM

no it will not knacker the valves .its odd to have the timing belt changed at 37,000. it would be worth it to at least remove the cover to check the condition of the belt

stevegreene · 05-12-2006, 10:41 AM

Thanks for the info. The reason the belt was changed at 37K was that I had just brought the car and that was the first change since 1989 ie 8 yrs.
Some geezer in the local garage said it should be changed at 60K miles or 5yrs.

ddmcse · 05-12-2006, 03:19 PM

thats what most recommend 60k ish .

05-12-2006, 08:34 AM	#1
stevegreene Stock Join Date: May 2006 Location: london Posts: 2	cambelts Hi new to this site, just looking for a bit of advice I have a Supra turbo 1989 auto, mileage 73,000 genuine. On checking the handbook it looks like the cam belt doesn't need changing if under normal driving conditions. It was last changed at 37,000 miles, 9 year ago. Question is, does it need changing now and if it did break will it knacker the valves? Thanks in advance

05-12-2006, 10:23 AM	#2
ddmcse 500whp yet? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CT U.S.A. Posts: 966	no it will not knacker the valves .its odd to have the timing belt changed at 37,000. it would be worth it to at least remove the cover to check the condition of the belt __________________ 300+ RW HP Dyno run, jdm,mod turbo,3"exh,electfan,greddyboost Blown HeadGasket info My Supra KiXGaS

05-12-2006, 03:19 PM	#4
ddmcse 500whp yet? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CT U.S.A. Posts: 966	thats what most recommend 60k ish . __________________ 300+ RW HP Dyno run, jdm,mod turbo,3"exh,electfan,greddyboost Blown HeadGasket info My Supra KiXGaS

05-12-2006, 10:41 AM	#3
stevegreene Stock Join Date: May 2006 Location: london Posts: 2	Thanks for the info. The reason the belt was changed at 37K was that I had just brought the car and that was the first change since 1989 ie 8 yrs. Some geezer in the local garage said it should be changed at 60K miles or 5yrs.