milehighcowboy Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 how often do you guys replace your timing belts? is it true that when it starts to go the truck sounds like a diesle more? i am pretty sure its the stock belt or maybe the second one. i am at 216 K miles. truck runs fine though. well except for the vibrations casued by the mud in the under carage. lol. how you guys get that out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPath88 Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 You may have a 60K or 105K (miles) belt, and no matter which you have you NEED to maintain that change scedule. Often there are no warning signs of a belt going bad, they often jsut break and so does your wallet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey.T Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 I was cruising at 60 then all of the warning lights came on and it was DOA..... Due to the 220k miles on the engine and 20k on the rebuilt tranny, i went for a JDM $790..... Cheapest quote I had on getting the head rebuilt was $400... Upon striping my motor down, I also had piston damage..... $30 belt, $40 Water pump, cant remember the cost on the tensioner... 3-4 hours of quality time with your Pathy.... Priceless IMO.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milehighcowboy Posted November 1, 2006 Author Share Posted November 1, 2006 can a belt be replaced with out pulling the engine? any one got instructions on doing it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 Yes, you can replace it without pulling the engine. There are a lot of threads on the timing belt, search around a little and you'll find info galore. I commented in a timing belt thread just yesterday, if that gives you any idea... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Pickles Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 At this point, you'll also at least want to buy a basic manual like a Chiltons or Haynes, if not a Factory Service Manual. It will help with questions and visualizing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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