VG30E Timing Belt Lifespan?

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Jesda
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I promise you I tried searching under various keywords but could not find it. How long does the timing belt last on the VG30E? How frequently are you supposed to change it? Is it an interference or non-interference design?

Once I pick up the car, I'll be getting a Chilton's manual.


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Timing belts should be changed every 60k mile. You may also consider changing the water pump, crank seal and cam seal while you are doing the timing belt (as preventative maintenance).

The VG30E is an interference design.

Here is a pretty good write up on the procedure.


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