Originally posted by smooth99se:
so how many miles should i go before i start changing things? like timing chain or water pump? I can see when the serpintne belt starts to go.




Like everyone including i have said, the timing chain does NOT need to be replaced....it usually lasts well past the actuall life of the motor so long as you do reqular oil changes and check it often that the oil does not run low.


Belts should be changed about every 50,000-70,000 miles depending if there cracked or not.


Now, i will explain again:

there are 2 belts, an acessory belt (passanger side)
and a water pump belt (driver side, attaced to front cam)

The timing chain is locted behind the timing cover..the timing cover is the cover the acessory belt sits on...it is completly sealed cause the timing chain, needs oil to funtion properly.

Lupe

3.0 SVT hybrid...all the fixens...Track/Race ready very soon!!!!!! 20,000 + miles