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Timing belt


robin
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I am lead to believe the supra wont suffer engine damage if the timing belt fails. This makes me wonder about just leaving it till it breaks. Is there any merit to this idea especially as I don’t rely on the car for work or anything. its just a weekend toy and something to polish. Or does anyone have any arguments for replacing it as a service item?

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If/when it breaks, I guess that it could damage other engine components (I don't mean the internals) that it might hit. This thing whirls round the cogs pretty fast, and when it lets go it's bound to give something a whack. Think what it's like to get hit by a leather strop, and you're probably not too far off.

 

Edit: I guess damage will be contained by the timing belt cover, but even so I'd just get it changed if it's due. I think the inconvenience of having it break is the main argument for changing it.

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