Timing belt question

[LSUMBA]

I replaced the timing belt on my 97 T4R V6 when it hit 61,033 miles. The truck has just rolled over 117,700 miles and the last time I brought it in, my service guy said that the belt is coming close to time for another replacement.

Here is my dilemma. I have a new 06 T4R on order & I will take delivery on it sometime in March. I don't think it is worth it for me pay the parts & labor to replace the timing belt, knowing that I will not recoup that on the sale. However, I worry if the belt will be fine for the next 5,000 miles I will have it.

I am guessing that since the first belt went over 60,000 miles, the second one should go that far as well & I should be good until I sell the truck. And when I sell it, I simply tell the new owner that they may want to get it replaced soon as general maintenance?

What is your opinion?

 

[alotawatts]

With only aprox. 51k miles on your belt I would not be at all worried.

 

[Koz]

If I'm not mistaken the recommended change is 90K miles. I have 80K on mine.

Koz

 

[LSUMBA]

If I'm not mistaken the recommended change is 90K miles. I have 80K on mine.

The reccomended change from Toyota on the 97 is 60k. I am right at about 56k now & I am confident that I am safe, but the last thing I want to do is snap a belt the week before selling the truck! :bash:

 

[Uneek]

I'd say don't worry about it. My '93 Mazda is on its original belt with about 103k. I know I'm on borrowed time, but since I have my 4R on order, it's not worth the few hundred to spend on it. I don't think I'll be able to extract anymore useful life of out it, if I spend that money. Not to mention it's getting a salvage title from DMV.

 

[Koz]

The reccomended change from Toyota on the 97 is 60k. I am right at about 56k now & I am confident that I am safe, but the last thing I want to do is snap a belt the week before selling the truck! :bash:

If it is the 3.4, it is more. I have the 98 3.4.

Koz

 

[Bielecki]

The reccomended change from Toyota on the 97 is 60k. I am right at about 56k now & I am confident that I am safe, but the last thing I want to do is snap a belt the week before selling the truck! :bash:

People who are replacing belts that have +100k miles on them say they still look good. So, I'd say you'll be fine.