How to tell when the timing belt on a Daewoo Lanos needs replacing.

Kurtis_Blue

Miss_J wrote: »

Bought the car second hand with no service history so don't know if it was done at 40K. Got confused there, I thought you mentioned 60K. You can tell I'm a girl can't you.:)

I did indeed say most need at 60k that is why I asked for clarity regarding engine size.

This is a issue with these cars and needs changing.

tomstickland

Either change it or just leave it. But be prepared for it to fail at some point. You might be lucky. You might not.

Just_Incredible

Should get a car with a timing chain

them may sound loud, but they never need replacing

goldspanners

Just_Incredible wrote: »

Should get a car with a timing chain

them may sound loud, but they never need replacing

and your sure about that are you? have a look here

Just_Incredible

They rarely occur and if there on the way out, you will know as the chain will sound really loud on idle

my cars done 87k miles and still on the original chain

Paradigm

Regular oil changes with a good quality oil will help prevent chain failure, doesn't apply to belts

Obviously anything manufactured may develop faults eventually but look after it & it can (maybe) last a lifetime.

No guarentees in life though

KonkyWonky

Just_Incredible wrote: »

Should get a car with a timing chain

them may sound loud, but they never need replacing

Just a little extreme?

Inactive

I would check with the previous owner, because there is no record of a timing belt change, that doesn't mean it hasn't been changed.;)

Inactive

Oh and the OP will need to balance the amount she spends on this car, a Daewoo Lanos would not be worth very much when the time comes to sell it on.

bazster

The timing belt is not contributing to the gas guzzling. The belt operates in one of two simple modes: (1) OK and (2) wrecked engine. The transition between the two modes is virtually instantaneous. If you want to avoid mode (2) then change the belt.