2003 V6 timing belt

[BAIKINMAN]

It is time to change my timing belt. According to consumerguide.com the cost would be $1340 including parts and labor. I cannot believe the price. Is this true? Has anyone get changed timing belt?

 

[Frogman]

I am not surprised at that price. You have to figure labor to take off most if not all belt driven accessories, maybe even the radiator, the timing covers, etc. etc.

 

[BAIKINMAN]

Timing Chain

Thank you for the reply. I just found out that timing belt is not used for Lincoln LS. I guess I don't have to worry about it so much for a little while. Now, I better find out how to maintain the chain.

 

[ToddG]

Thank you for the reply. I just found out that timing belt is not used for Lincoln LS. I guess I don't have to worry about it so much for a little while. Now, I better find out how to maintain the chain.

I was going to say that chains are used, not belts. I don't think there are any maintenance issues with the timing chains. In the 8 years I've been involved with the LS, I do not recall anyone ever performing maintenance on them.