timing belt change

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timing belt change

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just want to know at what millage should the timing belt be changed?
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30k-40k
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As tim says around every 40k or every 5 years.
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mine is on 46,000 miles ish. Getting mine done next month with a a big service.

is it recomended to do your water pump at the same time?

also anything else while im at it?
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Yes get it done aswell. Nope thats about it!
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If the spark plugs haven't been done before, I'd get them done. Also the gearbox oil.
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im actaully on 52,000 miles. getting the timing belt ordered today.

also my fuel filter went yesterday so had to get that done.
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