daggerdoggie wrote:
I didn't replace my cam seals when I did mine and I don't know if many have who did it themselves. They don't tend to fail.
Same here. I did my TB, tensioner, water pump, drive belts, radiator hoses, thermostat and new coolant. My friend's dad and mechanic suggested that I don't need too. For one, They weren't leaking. Two, he didn't have the proper tool to remove the ring/seals. They can be pried out with a screwdriver, but the head is aluminum. If you scratch or gouge the aluminum housing, you may then cause the seal to leak.
So I just left them alone. I did buy aftermarket parts (paid about $250), but I have a GATES timing belt. From what I've read, Gates belts are the standard OEM belts anyway.
Correct me if I'm wrong, I "should" be able to get another 105k on the new belt? Or is it something I should consider changing again at 50k?