Does a 2004 Lexus LS430 have a timing belt or chain?

This Lexus LS430 Timing Belt must be switched out as recommended so as to guard against motor damage; they may break after around 100,000 miles. Your Lexus LS430 Timing Belt is similar to a timing chain; it matches the timing of the engine’s camshaft with that of the pistons in the same manner.

What happens when a timing belt fails?

What happens if the timing belt breaks? If a timing belt breaks, the engine will no longer work. This may result in a heavy damage to the engine with broken or bent valves, damaged pistons and, possibly, destroyed cylinder head and block.

Will a bad timing belt throw a code?

If the timing belt breaks or if it has skipped a tooth, this can cause multiple check engine light codes to be stored in your vehicle’s computer system. This will then illuminate the check engine light.

How much does it cost to do a timing belt change?

The average cost to replace a timing belt will be anywhere from $300 to $500 in total (more for larger cars, trucks, and SUVs). The timing belt itself will usually only cost less than $50 but the majority of a timing belt job is spent on labor. The cost of the labor will be anywhere from $250 to $450 or more.

When to change timing belt on a 2004 LS430 ultra?

I have a 2004 LS430 Ultra with 51k miles. When I asked my mechanic (at Lexus Dealership), he said, “Don’t change it until 90k or so”. But, I’ve also read you should change the timing belt at 6-8 years. I’m not going to hit 90k miles for some time and I worry about the infamous timing belt failure. Any suggestions? More sharing options…

How long does a Lexus timing belt last?

The Civic owner had the engine repaired for a few thousand $ and the Camry owner retired his car to the pasture behind his house to join some of his other past cars. I really do think that on newer Lexus vehices, 95%+ of the time the timing belt systems could operate without failure for well over 200,000 miles or 15 years.

What happens when the timing belt goes bad?

If the timing belt is starting to go bad, the engine will run poorly and the check engine light will likely come on. If the belt breaks, the engine will stall immediately, and internal engine damage can occur. Can I drive with a timing belt problem? If your car or truck is showing signs of a bad timing belt, don’t drive it.

Do you need to replace the timing belt and water pump?

The timing belt system includes idler pulleys and a belt tensioner. These components should be replaced along with the belt. On some cars, the timing belt drives the engine’s water pump. Mechanics will usually recommend replacing the water pump at the same time that the timing belt is replaced.