How many miles can a timing belt last in a 2002 mazda millenia? also water pump?

I'm buying a used milenia that has been maintained fairly well but the timing belt has not been changed ever. I want to know approximately how long before it could go. This car is mainly highway miles, approximately 134K miles.How many miles can a timing belt last in a 2002 mazda millenia? also water pump?The Gates timing belt replacement guide listing below for your car lists either a 2.3Liter or 2.5Liter V6 engine. The 2.3L engine belt is shown as 60,000 miles and the 2.5L engine is shown as 105,000 miles replacement intervals. Neither engine is listed as an interference engine which is damaged if the belt breaks, but a footnote says they can't guarantee their information is correct.

Obviously you need to have the timing belt and water pump replaced as soon as possible.

http://www.gates.com/brochure.cfm?brochuHow many miles can a timing belt last in a 2002 mazda millenia? also water pump?60,000-70,000 MILES is what all the different manufactures recommend on the belt, the water pump is sometimes suggested because you can only set the tension on that belt once and if you have to loosen the belt to remove the water-pump, you have to buy a new belt then.How many miles can a timing belt last in a 2002 mazda millenia? also water pump?Mazda recommends changing the timing belt of the 2002 Millenia every 60,000 miles.



I recommend immediate timing belt replacement. At well over twice the recommended mileage, the timing belt could fail any time now. The engine in the Millenia will be destroyed if the timing belt fails. According to Yahoo Auto, replacing the timing belt is about $250, that's a lot less than the thousands it would cost for a replacement engine.



Changing the water pump is probably a good idea if you plan to keep this car for a while. It's also a smart move to have your mechanic replace any other worn belts when replacing your timing belt.How many miles can a timing belt last in a 2002 mazda millenia? also water pump?I've heard to change a timing belt by 50,000 miles. Look in the owner's manual. It should tell you. Or just call a few mechanics.How many miles can a timing belt last in a 2002 mazda millenia? also water pump?Can't believe it went that long. It's a $400 job via the dealer and I don't know what happens if it goes but knowing Ford, it takes out the valves and then you can take it to the bone yard.How many miles can a timing belt last in a 2002 mazda millenia? also water pump?the best advice buy one and carry the tools to fix it..bottom line if it not broke don't fix it and keep oil in it!!!it could last untill you have to change all tires%26gt;%26gt;%26gt;%26gt;