Looking for opinions on t- belt change

[gbpkr]

My car has 117,xxx miles on it. It is a 97 turbo. Yeah, I know, prime crankwalk year. Anyway, I am putting a 16g and some other stuff on it. My problem is I am thinking about changing the t-belt and water pump too.


Is doing the t-belt change a waste of money? I say this because I would hate to spend the cash on the t-belt stuff and then have it walk on me. But, there is the possiblity that it may not walk (knocks on wood). I believe the engine WILL fail if I don't do the t-belt.

I do plan to put in a six bolt, but hopefully not for at least another year. Spend the money on the t-belt stuff or skip it?

What do you think? Just looking for some different opinions.

Thanks.

 

[91 NT Eclipse]

Well, you don't want your belt to snap and have to buy a new head and possibly a new block before you're ready. Most folks play it safe on timing issues.

 

[jpolizo]

Originally posted by 91 NT Eclipse
Well, you don't want your belt to snap and have to buy a new head and possibly a new block before you're ready. Most folks play it safe on timing issues.

Exactly!

 

[jpolizo]

Originally posted by 91 NT Eclipse
Well, you don't want your belt to snap and have to buy a new head and possibly a new block before you're ready. Most folks play it safe on timing issues.

Exactly!

 

[leet]

don't screw around. change it. crankwalk or not, you'll be glad you did.