Change Timing Belt

[deano27]

I've got a 34 GTT which has done 61000kms.

I've boosted it now, with FMIC and exhaust although I am not running it on high boost 11psi everyday.

What I am wanting advice on is, I am the first owner in Australia. I have had the car for about 8000kms now. Just wondering, I know the timing belt should be changed at 100,000kms but should I do it now to be on the safe side?

Do they give any warning before going?

How much will it change to just change the timing belt, no service?

Thanks guys.

[Sheriff Wan]

Maybe a little premature for a timing belt change...

If the k's are genuine then you have nothing to worry about yet.

Things to look out for are wear on the belt i.e. fraying etc

Also it's quite a big job to do and you usually change the water pump and sometimes oil pump while your there as it saves the overall labour cost.

Pretty $$$ though not sure of exact prices

[Mr Cali]

My golden rule if if you dont know for sure when you buy a second hand car then do it as cheap insurance. Imports are notorious for the Ks to be wound back so i wouldnt risk it.

My GTR was delivered with 46k and was assured by a good friend and importer that it was legit. I still changed the timing belt, water pump and idlers.

[trel]

+1 on what ^^ said. i bought mine with 87xxx something k's on it but bullshit import k's are legit... very very rare. i did mine, water pump, belt, idler etc. do it to be safe. if the belt busts or skips a tooth, you're finished.

[gotRICE?]

I just bought a water pump, idler, tensioner, cam belt and all the other belts for $290.

Im in the same boat as you. Unsure about the 61K km on mine so am going to just do it for piece of mind.

Oil pump i never thought of tho.

Curious, is it a job that can be done without a hoist?

[hojak]

do know you should go by time aswell. Should change the belt every 5 years or 100,000 as assurance.

Curious, is it a job that can be done without a hoist?

yes

[toddlls]

I just bought a water pump, idler, tensioner, cam belt and all the other belts for $290.

Im in the same boat as you. Unsure about the 61K km on mine so am going to just do it for piece of mind.

Oil pump i never thought of tho.

Curious, is it a job that can be done without a hoist?

No, you don't need a hoist, just jack it up put it on stands. Take radiator out so you can easily get at it and A/C,PS so when you put it all back together again you can adjust tensions on all belts also.

A engine manual from JPNZ is gold with regard to this type of thing

[gotRICE?]

sweet cheers! Will have to get onto that very soon then.. plus dump pipe plus tune. It never ends

[deano27]

is it something that can easily be done yourself or is it better to take it somewhere?

[gotRICE?]

It can be done yourself. It just depends on if your confident in not f**king up the cam timing

If your not, it would be wise to not attempt it.

[KiwiRS4T]

I've got a 34 GTT which has done 61000kms.

I've boosted it now, with FMIC and exhaust although I am not running it on high boost 11psi everyday.

What I am wanting advice on is, I am the first owner in Australia. I have had the car for about 8000kms now. Just wondering, I know the timing belt should be changed at 100,000kms but should I do it now to be on the safe side?

Do they give any warning before going?

How much will it change to just change the timing belt, no service?

Thanks guys.

Here is a tutorial by SK. Have read and see if its you:

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/Ca...m-B-t73824.html