timing belt for pajero

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Has anyone an idea as to the cost involved in replacing the timing belt and platinum plugs at the 10000km mark for a 1998 NL pajero
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Reply By: 4145derek - Tuesday, Feb 14, 2006 at 00:12

Tuesday, Feb 14, 2006 at 00:12
Hi Shane,

I think you mean 100 000 km and yes it is quite expensive. You can expect a shocking price of around $700.00 to $900.00 depending on extra's.

If you want to try it yourself I can email you a strip sheet.

Regards Derek
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Follow Up By: Member - Blue (VIC) - Tuesday, Feb 14, 2006 at 01:05

Tuesday, Feb 14, 2006 at 01:05
Derek, is it the 3.0 or the 3.5 in the '98...??? If it's the 3.0, could I have a copy of the strip sheet for my 200k...???

Bluefreak.8atgmaildotcom
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Follow Up By: shane c - Tuesday, Feb 14, 2006 at 07:15

Tuesday, Feb 14, 2006 at 07:15
Derek

If you could email me the strip sheet that would be great
mrboof2004@msn.com
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Follow Up By: 4145derek - Tuesday, Feb 14, 2006 at 18:36

Tuesday, Feb 14, 2006 at 18:36
Strip sheet is for the 3.5 I have emailed it to Shane
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Reply By: Kiwi Kia - Tuesday, Feb 14, 2006 at 06:52

Tuesday, Feb 14, 2006 at 06:52
Is it a belt or chain ?
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Reply By: howesy - Tuesday, Feb 14, 2006 at 09:02

Tuesday, Feb 14, 2006 at 09:02
If its a 3.5 dont take risks as there is no clearance if the belt breaks and the damage bill is usually good. 3.0 has clearance.
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Reply By: Trevor R (QLD) - Tuesday, Feb 14, 2006 at 09:46

Tuesday, Feb 14, 2006 at 09:46
Shane,

I tried replacing the plugs myself on my 96 Paj, couldn't get the last two in so went to the mechanic (not a dealer) and was shocked when told the timing belt damage that can happen if I didn't replace the belt as well. Still cost me best part of 500 bucks even though I had already bought the Platinum plugs, which are about 30 bucks each as well. All up $650-$700.
If you don't intend on keeping the car, I wouldn't do it. I ended up with 150 000km on mine before I bit the bullet. In that time there was no side effects from not doing it at 100 000km.

Cheers Trevor.
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Follow Up By: Billowaggi - Tuesday, Feb 14, 2006 at 12:23

Tuesday, Feb 14, 2006 at 12:23
Thats lovely! what about the next poor b****** that buys the car and has the belt break on him. Just because you got 150,000k does not mean everyone will. The type of use and enviromental conditions have a big bearing on the life of the belt that is why the manufacturer is conservative about the change period. I have seen a belt fail at 110.000k. In the mining industry some operators replace Toyota cam belts at 60.000k.
Regards Ken.
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Follow Up By: Billowaggi - Tuesday, Feb 14, 2006 at 12:26

Tuesday, Feb 14, 2006 at 12:26
PS there is no side effects , they just break suddenly and destroy the top end of the ehgine.
Ken
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Follow Up By: Trevor R (QLD) - Tuesday, Feb 14, 2006 at 18:29

Tuesday, Feb 14, 2006 at 18:29
Ken,

The belt was changed while I still owned the car, so then "next poor b.....ger" got a car that had the belt changed at 150000km while the car had only done 170000km.... not bad if you ask me.
But as they say, that's the risk you take when buying second hand.

Cheers Trevor.
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Reply By: Ron173 - Tuesday, Feb 14, 2006 at 11:17

Tuesday, Feb 14, 2006 at 11:17
Had wifes done recently, about $800. (included idler bearings, which if one goes will take belt with it)

You'd be foolish not to do it if keeping car. Also worth doing water pump whilst in there if remotely suspect, as its the same strip almost to get to it.

Ron
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Reply By: Mad Dog (Australia) - Tuesday, Feb 14, 2006 at 11:24

Tuesday, Feb 14, 2006 at 11:24
It cost me around the $1000 mark which included a new water pump and a few other minor matters.
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Reply By: Dean (SA) - Tuesday, Feb 14, 2006 at 11:59

Tuesday, Feb 14, 2006 at 11:59
$450 for the timing belt only, NM 3.5 a couple of months ago.
Dean
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Reply By: Neil10 - Friday, Feb 17, 2006 at 16:26

Friday, Feb 17, 2006 at 16:26
Hi,

I supply Gates timing belts for the models you are talking about.

Pajero NL 3.0L $73.45
Pajero NL 3.5L $99.20
Pajero NM,NP 3.5L $99.85 + GST

Delivery $10.00 Australia wide

www.sydneyfilters.com.au

Regards, Neil
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