Miata Mailing List: November 1999, Message #730

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I changed mine at 96,000 km or about 60,000 miles and the belt looked as
good as new. I enjoy working on my car and learning about it so from that
standpoint it was worth it but I wouldn't recommend that people waste so
much money on this. Dealerships love to scare  people into spending hundreds
on a new timing belt when the consequences are relatively minor. If it was
to break it wouldn't be a big deal unless you were far from home or a
garage.
Anyone want to buy an almost new timing belt?
Steve


----- Original Message -----
From: Mike Sliger <msliger@cookeville.total-web.net>
To: Multiple recipients of list <miata@realbig.com>
Sent: Thursday, November 04, 1999 10:23 PM
Subject: Your timing belt stories wanted


> A search of the archives would no doubt turn up stories of how & when
people
> changed their timing belts.
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> What I'm looking for is the mileage at which your belt broke, & any
> consequences (other than being stranded).
>
> I'm past 50,000 miles on my M2,  and while I am a fan of regular
> maintenance, I'd like to know how long belts can last.
>
> No doubt I'll hear cries of "just go ahead & change it at 60,000", but I'm
> still interested in real-life situations.
>
> Thanks
> Mike
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