Timing Belt Replacement Advise?

[themonk3]

Does anybody know the "average" cost of a timing belt job on a 99 XLT from a dealer or shop?
I can't find much information regarding that question on this specific vehicle.

I'm sure this job is beyond my capability and it seems that it is a 3-5 hr. job at least.

I have yet to hack up my motor and could always use some DIY advise and/or links for future use,
maybe this one too if its simple enough.

I am aware of the consequences if were to do it myself, improperly, that's why I may choose not to.

Any and all help is greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!

 

[budwich]

AFAIK, there ain't any timing belts on your truck... chains yes. replacement??? probably if your have 2 or 3 hundred thousand miles on it OR prehaps IF it is an SOHC.... not so much the chain but the cassettes / guides.... lots of posts on those.

 

[themonk3]

AFAIK, there ain't any timing belts on your truck... chains yes. replacement??? probably if your have 2 or 3 hundred thousand miles on it OR prehaps IF it is an SOHC.... not so much the chain but the cassettes / guides.... lots of posts on those.

Well, its good to know I'm retarded.
No wonder I can't find anything on the subject.

Assuming made an ass of me. Ha.

 

[Hitchhikingmike]

Oh yeah don't worry, these trucks don't have a pos engine like honda's do that require a $1k maintaince job every 70k miles...

There is only cause ofr concern if your timing chain is making noise.

 

[Electrohacker]

he might mean serpentine belt

that should be the only belt on the truck

my 5.0 cost $60 when i had it done, but i could have killed myself when i figured out how easy it was

 

[budwich]

he might mean serpentine belt

that should be the only belt on the truck....

maybe ... but he mentioned 3-5 hours... for what is a 15 min task. Anyways, I think he might have been coming from a "4 banger" where most people get their "timing belt experience".

 

[themonk3]

maybe ... but he mentioned 3-5 hours... for what is a 15 min task. Anyways, I think he might have been coming from a "4 banger" where most people get their "timing belt experience".

Good call Bud...an old Audi S4 actually, but close.

I mix up terms sometimes, sorry about the newb post everyone.
I'm sure it is the Serpentine that I meant to say. Hopefully it goes well for me, I'll be looking up how to do it.
Much thanks!