John had his timing belt break on the freeway. Apparantly, it wrapped around the sprockets and idlers so tight that they were damaged.
He hasen't been in lately, otherwise I'd let him answer for himself.
BTW: I changed my original timing belt at 211,000 miles and it was in perfect shape.
Doug
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1992 LS Touring (6/91) - Currently undergoing a five speed swap
Black over Claret with spoiler; 235,000 miles; Mods: 2002 Legacy 5 speed, ACT Pressure Plate, Excedy Clutch, Short Throw Shifter, Aussie Powerchip
1992 LS Touring (6/91)
Black over Claret with 2.5" setback spoiler; 202,000 miles; Mods: B&M Cooler
1994 LSi (4/93)
Bordeaux Pearl; 198,000 miles; Mods: Weight reduction.
1969 Mustang GT Convertible
1970 Mustang Convertible
2000 Ford ExcursionSola lingua bona est lingua mortua.
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