2003 Dodge Caravan Ask about Timing Belt replacement.

2003 DODGE CARAVAN
66,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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LENNY06
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I have my 2003 Dodge Caravan running good by now.
The mileage is 66,000.
Do I need to replace the timing belt at this time?
And I read in Owner's Manual: 90k for timing belt
replacement.
Also I want to know the cost if the replacement will
include "water pump" job?
Thanks.
May 19, 2009 at 12:04 PM
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ZACKMAN
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Recommended replacement is 90K miles. You should replace the water pump when replacing the timing belt. Also replace the timing tensioner and idler pulley kit. Whole job should be about 6 hours of labor.
May 20, 2009 at 12:07 AM
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