Hello everyone, I would like some opinions on my timing belt situation. The PO had the timing belt done, as well as waterpump, rollers, etc. serviced when the head was re-machined and new valves put in. This was done in april of 2004, about 5,000 miles ago. So the mileage is low, but I am concerned about the amount of time the belt has been on. I have a minor oil leak to worry about, but this is on the back of the engine, and I am not to worried about it at the moment. I would like you guy's opinion on when I should have the T-belt serviced, and if i can just get away with simply having the belt changed and re-tensioned rather than having the rollers and everything done as well.

Thanks in advance for the advice.

 

from clarks garage

On 944s, the timing belt and balance shaft belt should be changed at 45,000 miles. For 968s, they should be changed at 60,000 miles. For both the 944 and 968, the belt condition and tension should be checked every 15000 miles. The 15,000 mile inspection interval assumes that the car has bee driven on a regular basis. If your timing belt is two years old and you have not reached the 15000 mile inspection interval, the timing belt tension and condition should be checked then and once per year after that.