Can anyone tell me if a timing belt put back on without taking it in??

I have a 2002 Dodge Intrepid and the timing belt fell off still is in great shape and was wondering if you could change a timing belt yourself it or see if it needed to be taken in, if so how much would it cost?Can anyone tell me if a timing belt put back on without taking it in??Lover NAF is 100% right... could be a tensioner. But if you replace a tensioner you replace the belt.



Think of it like this. If your leg fell off, would you replace the training shoe or go see a doctor?????
Can anyone tell me if a timing belt put back on without taking it in??
Yes it can be replaced by a home mechanic. But given your timing belt fell of, you probably have engine damage. Most of the modern engines are %26quot;interference%26quot; design (meaning it will cause damage when the belt breaks or falls off).



So you probably have to go see a dealer or an mechanic anyway.



Call your dealer to see if the engine is an interference design. Call few dealers as some will lie.

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For the condition of the belt, it does NOT matter if it is in good or bad condition. Most of the cost of the timing belt swap is the cost of labor. So why spend hundreds of dollars and put back a cheap and used part - and risk doing it again in few mile down the line.

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As for the cost, that depends on where you live and whether you take it to a dealer or to a indy shop.



Good Luck...
Can anyone tell me if a timing belt put back on without taking it in??
You can do it, go to the auto zone web site the DIY repair pages for your care will give you instructions and pictures. Be sure to use a new belt and tensioner. A bad tensioner caused this.
to change a timing belt, you must remove all the pulleys and the front timing cover. turn the engine over until the engine is top dead centre on cmpression stroke #1 cylinder. line up the timing marks and insall belt.