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How to Visually Inspect a Timing Belt Safely

When to Replace a Timing Belt If You Don’t Know Its History Quick Summary If you don’t know whether the timing belt was last changed, here’s how to conduct an inspection. • Remove the timing cover and check for belt cracks, tears, edge fraying, etc. • Check for missing cogs on the belt. • Check the shape of the cogs; rounded edges mean more wear Article Over the years, I’ve seen far too many engines ruined simply because people weren’t sure when to replace a timing belt and decided to … Read More