1st Gen Intrepid 1993 through 1997 Intrepids

Help Perhaps?!?!

Old Nov 4, 2006 | 05:18 AM
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You are welcome but just for my curiosity, how many miles are on the car and is it the same timing belt still?
 
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Old Nov 4, 2006 | 05:26 AM
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145200 miles, and i think it might be the stock timing belt..i haven't changed it, and i don't think the other owner has.
 
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Old Nov 4, 2006 | 05:43 AM
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Well then, regardless of this issue, you should change it. The old rule of thumb was 80K but now I have heard most auto manufactures say 100-120k miles. If your water pump is timing belt driven, save your self the hassle and change it at the same time. Of course, when you change a belt, change the tensioner also (the bearings don't last much longer then the belt). All the parts usually go for about $100, and it's a bit of work, but it's much cheaper and much less work then the alternative.
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