1998 Nissan Maxima Engine belt replacement

134,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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ALEX1ELS
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Hi - I am looking into buying a used Maxima 98 with 134k miles and 5 speed manual transmission. The person selling the car suggested that I might want to replace the engine belt (not the timing belt, since it has a timing chain) and he said that it would probably cost around $100. Does this estimate seem correct and how often should the engine belt be replaced on Nissans of this year? Anything else that I should really look into before buying the car? Thanks you so much!!!
Feb 20, 2008 at 3:52 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Timing chain goes a long way but sometimes it does jump when stretched-

Inspect the drivebelt condition not satified you can remove and replace it on your own-might cut you less than the $100 doing it yourself.
Feb 20, 2008 at 8:48 AM
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