robin Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 (edited) Only that it might leave you stranded somewhere. Oh, also when the belt breaks the engine will stop (duh) which will mean no Power Steering; this might prove interesting if it happened approaching highspeed bend. Just change it, you tightwad! Edited September 30, 2009 by Jake (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 (edited) 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. Edited September 30, 2009 by stevie_b (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Think what it's like to get hit by a leather strop, and you're probably not too far off. A good analogy, although I don't think it's an experience most people have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markssupra Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 A good analogy, although I don't think it's an experience most people have LOL, I would and have just changed it as a service item. Less agro than having it break and needing to be transported somewhere to get it fixed. Things like this always seem to happen at a very inconveinient time anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DODGYDODDS Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 A good analogy, although I don't think it's an experience most people have Besides you and your occasional bruises ey . I'd change it, be a pita, braking down on a nice sunday drive, and a big inconvenience Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuldhat Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 I am shocked, that any one could think like this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigelboyne Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 me to if its due get it done i think its a 50/60k service or 9 yrs which ever comes first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 60k miles or 5 years, whichever is first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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