diff --git a/source4/torture/drs/python/getncchanges.py b/source4/torture/drs/python/getncchanges.py
index d05c38d4950..eb21a67bfa7 100644
--- a/source4/torture/drs/python/getncchanges.py
+++ b/source4/torture/drs/python/getncchanges.py
@@ -33,7 +33,6 @@ import samba.tests
 import ldb
 from ldb import SCOPE_BASE
 import random
-import time
 
 from samba.dcerpc import drsuapi, misc
 from samba import WERRORError
@@ -58,7 +57,6 @@ class DrsReplicaSyncIntegrityTestCase(drs_base.DrsBaseTestCase):
 
         self.default_conn = DcConnection(self, self.ldb_dc2, self.dnsname_dc2)
         self.set_dc_connection(self.default_conn)
-        self.start_time = time.time()
 
     def init_test_state(self):
         self.rxd_dn_list = []
@@ -360,9 +358,6 @@ class DrsReplicaSyncIntegrityTestCase(drs_base.DrsBaseTestCase):
 
     def replication_complete(self):
         """Returns True if the current/last replication cycle is complete"""
-        now = time.time()
-        if now - self.start_time > 30:
-            self.fail("we seem to be in an eternal loop")
 
         if self.last_ctr is None or self.last_ctr.more_data:
             return False