My timing belt just broke
09-25-2006, 04:36 PM
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My timing belt just broke
On the MR2. The previous owner told me he replaced it, but I guess not. Luckily the 3S-GTE is a non-interference motor. It just died while cruising down a road, I coasted off to a side street and parked. Free-flywheel spin starts ftl 
It's gonna be a huuuuuuuuuuuge pain in the ass to drop the motor to change the belt. However, a good opportunity to do some preventative maintanence on other MR2-specific issues that come with age.
It's gonna be a huuuuuuuuuuuge pain in the ass to drop the motor to change the belt. However, a good opportunity to do some preventative maintanence on other MR2-specific issues that come with age.
09-25-2006, 04:53 PM
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non interference ftw!
have fun dropping the engine, if its necessary.
have fun dropping the engine, if its necessary.
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09-25-2006, 04:58 PM
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09-25-2006, 05:07 PM
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I took a look at mine yesterday, looks nice and new. Especially since I changed it two years ago and maybe 15k miles. Recommended service interval is 3years/30k miles.