View Poll Results: What was the status of the belt?
Official Tool used within last 30k miles
11
19.30%
Kricket tool used within last 30k miles
6
10.53%
Other technique used within last 30k miles
10
17.54%
Belt not tensioned within last 30k miles
2
3.51%
Belt history unknown
18
31.58%
Mechanical failure (stud, etc.) caused failure
10
17.54%
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T-Belt Failure Poll
02-19-2004, 09:25 PM
#5
Three Wheelin'
I actually have a funny story i just remembered about my car. When i bought the car from the PO he gave me this story about the timing belt, at the time i had no idea what he was talking about.
But here's the story, he bought the car new, and drove it daily. While it was still covered under warranty immediately after or around 30K miles the factory tensioned belt snapped. The entire top of the engine needed a rebuild and porsche/dealer apparently paid for it!
After that he religiously changed the belts, and so have i!
-Erich
But here's the story, he bought the car new, and drove it daily. While it was still covered under warranty immediately after or around 30K miles the factory tensioned belt snapped. The entire top of the engine needed a rebuild and porsche/dealer apparently paid for it!
After that he religiously changed the belts, and so have i!
-Erich
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02-20-2004, 10:23 PM
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Maybe it is just the law of averages, since so many people use the official tool. Interesting that there are no reported failures with the Kriket.
02-21-2004, 05:44 PM
#11
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Mine hasn't broken, but I am a little worried since I really am not sure when it was done last.
All I know is my tbelt was replaced about two years ago... sorta vague. I have proof that the work was done, but the odo reading is missing.
I have about 130 000km on the odometer now. I dunno, I think I'll take my chances and wait till maybe 135-140k then Ill change it. I haven't really made up my mind. I'm torn between playing it safe and saving money in the short term.
Actually maybe I can phone up the mech that did the tbelt and stuff and see if they have the odo reading on file or something? You think that they would have that info even after a couple years?
All I know is my tbelt was replaced about two years ago... sorta vague. I have proof that the work was done, but the odo reading is missing.
I have about 130 000km on the odometer now. I dunno, I think I'll take my chances and wait till maybe 135-140k then Ill change it. I haven't really made up my mind. I'm torn between playing it safe and saving money in the short term.
Actually maybe I can phone up the mech that did the tbelt and stuff and see if they have the odo reading on file or something? You think that they would have that info even after a couple years?
02-22-2004, 02:55 PM
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Timing belt tensioner went without signs of wear on it. It blew the bearings out lost tension and there went my valves. That was the year of 3 different timing belts lol
08-31-2009, 08:56 PM
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Timing belt age vs miles; inspection
I go by two sometimes conflicting philosophies: "A stitch in time saves nine" (= preventitive maintenance is good) and "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" (or as they caution doctors, First do no Harm). So I am looking at a 6 year old timing belt with less than 10,000 miles on it (mainly a fair weather car). Everything looks pristine with just normal mileage related wear, no "age" related damage (cracking, dryness, etc.). The seals do not leak and the engine runs fine (total mileage = 59,000). The question is 1) Has anyone experienced age related failure of a belt that looks and feels/flexes great? I am inclined to just keep inspecting and cleaning, checking tension/retensioning.
08-31-2009, 09:06 PM
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I go by two sometimes conflicting philosophies: "A stitch in time saves nine" (= preventitive maintenance is good) and "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" (or as they caution doctors, First do no Harm). So I am looking at a 6 year old timing belt with less than 10,000 miles on it (mainly a fair weather car). Everything looks pristine with just normal mileage related wear, no "age" related damage (cracking, dryness, etc.). The seals do not leak and the engine runs fine (total mileage = 59,000). The question is 1) Has anyone experienced age related failure of a belt that looks and feels/flexes great? I am inclined to just keep inspecting and cleaning, checking tension/retensioning.