2000 Pathfinder timing belt

BarHeel · #1 (**permalink**) 06-24-2008, 08:54 PM

We have a 2000 PF with only 64k miles on it. The maintenance schedule says change the timing belt every 105k miles or 7 years. Any thoughts on whether we should pull the trigger and change it? I'd just hate to do that 40k miles too early.

SHAWN · #2 (**permalink**) 06-25-2008, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by BarHeel

We have a 2000 PF with only 64k miles on it. The maintenance schedule says change the timing belt every 105k miles or 7 years. Any thoughts on whether we should pull the trigger and change it? I'd just hate to do that 40k miles too early.

All I will say is if it breaks .... you will be replacing the engine !!! Better safe than sorry in this case !!

BarHeel · #3 (**permalink**) 06-25-2008, 02:44 PM

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All I will say is if it breaks .... you will be replacing the engine !!! Better safe than sorry in this case !!

Thanks. Is the ballpark on that repair about $300-400? I know I'm in Georgia and you're in Oregon, but I'm just wondering roughly what it might cost. Thanks again for the response.

SHAWN · #4 (**permalink**) 07-09-2008, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by BarHeel

Thanks. Is the ballpark on that repair about $300-400? I know I'm in Georgia and you're in Oregon, but I'm just wondering roughly what it might cost. Thanks again for the response.

We would be in the $600 area , but thats also doing the water pump, thermostat, cam and crank seals, tensioner bearing, outer belts ...