Timing belt what is service interval for belt change? re: 2002 Merc Villager

Exhaust Converter Blocked ?

Did you check for combustion gases at the
coolant or radiator fill

Your down to a head gasket or a crack somewhere

I would think the head gasket is common on that
motor possibly,research that

Timing Belt worn or jumped ?

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/villagerquest/

there are three of them, check the power steering pump belt

100 000km timing belt light on dash should come on when due

they are good for well over 100k. If your engine is freewheeling (that is - if belt does break, no valve will hit the psiton), I would just keep driving it until it breaks or never does.
I am driving my 93 Villager until it breaks. over 150k right now, freewheeling engine.

As for cost, about $400 is my guess.

Ask your dealer service dept if it's freewheeling. check your owner manual too.

I own this car, and I can say confidently that it has a timing chain instead of a belt. I believe you do not need to change the chain at any point...... it is more a matter of maintenance and repair to worn guides and tensioners.

Go to this link to another question on FIXYA.com to see my answer for how to change a timing belt on a 2001 Villager.
I have a 1993 Villager but they should be very similar.
http://www.fixya.com/cars/t1382627-timing_belt

the 2.7 v6 engine uses a timing chain. no service interval. What engine do you have?