Re: 2003 300m special timing belt

"Lorenzo R." <Lorenzo.R@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
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> Does a 300m special have a timing belt or chain? if belt at what mileage
> does it need to be changed im at 138000km
>

You should only use the manufacturer's mileage recommendations on
a timing belt as the absolute longest amount of time before changing
the belt.  What your supposed to be doing is a -visual- check on the
-condition- of the timing belt at least once a year.  ANY cracking AT
ALL even very fine "spidering" cracking on the back of the belt should
result in an immediate scheduling of the car in to have the belt changed.

Ted