![]() It is possible to DIY the t-belt, but for those without much experience changing t-belts, the means will have to be an end in itself. (there’s also a DIY valve adjustment write up) You can check for some unique perspective on the results of botching a DIY t-belt change. At least the timing belt had already been replaced. Supposed solid price quote for 60k service plus fixing oil leaks plus troubleshooting SRS light plus front brakes and rotors plus a few other minor things is $2000. Needless to say, this freaked me out a little but the oil leaks ARE for real, they seem to be a common occurrence. He claimed they were in the habit of doing it that way just for the normal 60k servicing. The tech advised that it would be best for them to PULL THE ENGINE in order to access the rear head, replace the gasket and cam plug, adjust the valves, etc. However.they also advised me that the rear valve cover gasket and a cam plug were leaking oil and needed replacing. Accordingly, I took my car to the dealer today for a 60k service, and to check to see if the timing belt had previously been replaced prior to my owning the car happily, they reported back that it had been. IE, not for the faint of technical skills or light of toolbox. ![]() I have previously read in these forums that replacing the water pump and timing belt is technically difficult and an access nightmare, plus requires some specialty tools.
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