If my timing belt goes out, will it damage my engine?
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Asked by junglegymco Mar 31, 2010 at 04:49 PM about the 2001 Acura RL 3.5 FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 2001 Acura RL with 106,000 miles on it.  The dealer wants me to spend $2k and replace the timing belt and water pump.  I'd rather wait another 50,000 miles or until the belt breaks, but I don't know if that will cause engine damage (if the belt breaks)?  

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Larry answered 14 years ago

I seems that the 3.5L in your car is a interference engine. Which means if the timing belt fails than it could possibly caused serious engine damage. I would change it now. Really it should have been changed 1,000 miles ago.

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Michael answered 14 years ago

No question you should have it replaced. This will extend the life of your engine and the longevity of your car.

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GuruHF4X6 answered 5 years ago

Dealer said if you wait on the $805 to $935 scheduled maintenance at around 105k miles and the belt fails which will casuse the push rods to bend....That repair is around $2500 just an fyi.

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Richard answered 2 years ago

if it hasn't been changed yet (use vin and get a carfax if you don't have it already,definitely change it now 105k is max usually,don't take a chance on this great motor

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