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2003 Tiburon Timing Belt Replacement

Have about 96,000 miles on my 2003 Tiburon GTV6, have been told by dealership people and another "Private Mechanic" who should know that I need to replace the belt. Trying to decide between replacing the belt or getting rid of the car, want to find out how many miles I can safely expect to get out of a 2003 Tiburon. GTV6. I'm religious about oil changes and take good care of her; can I get another 100,000?

  • CocoaJohn Jun 04, 2009

    I appreciate this answer, but I already knew I needed to replace the timing Belt, what I was looking for on this site was the answer to the question: Can I expect to get 200,000 out of a V6-GT 2003 Tiburon?

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The timing belt is not due to be changed until 120,000 miles i cant promise but you could make it to 150,000 but i wouldnt go much farther then that unless it wasnt changed at 60,000 if that is the case you are on barrowed time you need the belt changed as soon as possible.

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