I need advice on when to have a new timing belt fitted to my G-Wagon.

My car has done 116,000 kilometres (72,500 miles) and I'm being pushed to have the timing belt replaced. Is this a little premature as I thought that maybe 150,000 kilometres was the recommended interval for this job?

Thank you for your advice.

Check with the manufacturer. Most brands have their own mileage requirements.

As most engines built now-a-days are interference fit, this replacement should not be overlooked. Very expensive if it fails in service. Bang !!!

GamLing you need to check I think it's a timing chain and there would be no need to change.

GamLing you need to check I think it's a timing chain and there would be no need to change.

It's definitely a timing belt.

GamLing you need to check I think it's a timing chain and there would be no need to change.

It's definitely a timing belt.

John............... you are perfectly right. Sorry about that.

My car has the 2.8 litre engine which has a timing chain. The 2.5 litre version has a timing belt. (Information given to me by Mitsubishi Thailand)

If you have a timing chain, might be a good idea to check the tensioners. They maintain the correct tension on the cam chain (s). Many have a teflon or other type wear strip - some have a secondary idler sprocket. Ensure that tension is within tolerances and you should be good to go for another 100 K

If you have a timing chain, might be a good idea to check the tensioners. They maintain the correct tension on the cam chain (s). Many have a teflon or other type wear strip - some have a secondary idler sprocket. Ensure that tension is within tolerances and you should be good to go for another 100 K

Yep, and if a chain tensioner is worn or the chain has stretched a lot, beyond auto tensioner adjustment you will hear it.

If you have a timing chain, might be a good idea to check the tensioners. They maintain the correct tension on the cam chain (s). Many have a teflon or other type wear strip - some have a secondary idler sprocket. Ensure that tension is within tolerances and you should be good to go for another 100 K

Yep, and if a chain tensioner is worn or the chain has stretched a lot, beyond auto tensioner adjustment you will hear it.

Had my timing chain checked by the Mitsubishi main dealer in Pattaya and it was given a perfect bill of health. So, here's to another 100,000 kilometres.