1998 Nissan Maxima Engine belt replacement

Tiny
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  • 1998 NISSAN MAXIMA
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 134,000 MILES
Hi - I am looking into buying a used Maxima 98 with 134k miles and 5 speed manual transmission. The person selling the car suggested that I might want to replace the engine belt (not the timing belt, since it has a timing chain) and he said that it would probably cost around $100. Does this estimate seem correct and how often should the engine belt be replaced on Nissans of this year? Anything else that I should really look into before buying the car? Thanks you so much!
Wednesday, February 20th, 2008 AT 11:52 AM

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Tiny
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Timing chain goes a long way but sometimes it does jump when stretched-

Inspect the drivebelt condition not satified you can remove and replace it on your own-might cut you less than the $100 doing it yourself.
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Wednesday, February 20th, 2008 AT 4:48 PM

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