99' Gs 300 Driving Belt Replace

[clickart]

my 99' gs 300 is at 70,000 miles and the dealer told me that the driving belt need to be replaced because it's cracking. i thought driving belt and timing belt is replacing at 90,000 miles together. do yall think i can wait until 90k miles and replace them.

[dcfish]

my 99' gs 300 is at 70,000 miles  and the dealer told me that the driving belt need to be replaced  because it's cracking. i thought driving belt and timing belt is replacing at 90,000 miles together. do yall think i can wait until 90k miles and replace them.

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Depends on the severity of the cracks, If there is one significant crack replace it. Did you look at it or just take the word of the mechanic?

[TurboGS300]

I wouldn't take the chance, if it has any cracks replace it. <_<

[new big400]

You might do it yourself if you can or go somewhere else my stealer wanted $88 for the belt alone and I was to put it on myself.

[monarch]

If you're talking about the external, accessory serpentine drive belt then yes you should change it at 70K miles because a broken belt could leave you standed. It's cheap if you order it from a discount dealer like newlexusparts.com or irontoad.com. A

The timing belt lasts about 50% longer than the accessory serpentine drive belt.

[p3style]

All the replies sound about right...I just replaced mine at 81,000...I visibly saw cracking - never take a chance...took it to an independent shop - cost me $91 installed.

I never go to the dealership - offensive pricing.

Try to find a nice kept shop in your area and just talk to the guys and then keeping takin your car there...forge a relationship - and they'll take care of ya...

[clickart]

thanks for all the replies. i think i'm gonna replace it. i took a look at the belt and saw the crack inside. the dealer told me it would cost $200 part and labor. i guess i have to change it and then when 90k mile comes i have to replace it again. thanks

[new big400]

$200 is robbery.You can get a top notch napa for $20.

[GuyTelefunken]

Carquest shops also cary it for $20-ish. I did mine in about 3 minutes. It helps to have a serpentine belt tensioner tool, such as this.

By the way, there is absolutely no need to replace it again at 90K if you have it done now.