Hi,

The other day the mechanic was changing my brake and he noticed
my timing belt lower cover is missing the rubber seal.

I t seems the mechanic who changed my belt 20,000Km ago didnt put it or forgot it.


1- What are the consequence on my timing belt so far ???
2- Is my timing belt fucked because of the dust etc.... that get into it ??
3- Should I change the timing belt just in case it is damage ???
4- Should I put the seal or it is good like that ???


Thanks for help

 

those seals are there for a purpose. your belts should be ok right now but i would replace the seals to keep dust dirt debris out of there which will shorten the life of the belt

 

Just use some gray silicone and make yourself a new seal its cheaper that way.
Some people but not everyone runs their motors without a timing belt cover cause its "Cool" but really just wait for a rock to fall in their. So... speaking, I make a seal for it if you don't want water and dirt to splash in there especially mud.

 

Thanks for the information !
I will buy a new one and install it