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02/18/2008, 8:52AM
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need to change 1990 timing belt. 160,000miles. do i have to loosen or remove oil pan or anything that reqires professional only?

3800 engine

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02/18/2008, 6:59PM

I don't believe you'll need to loosen the oil pan.  However, this vehicle has a timing chain, not a timing belt.  You'll want to get a Haynes manual or else pay a professional to do it, around here it would be in the $350 range for the whole job.

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