how can you tell when your timing belt is new or old

 

check for cracks and wear marks, generally they need to be changed every 80-100k depending on the type of driving you do (city/hwy)...

 

what do wear marks look like

 

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little cracks in the belt...almost like it has dryrotted. you want to check the side of the belt and if you can the actual flat surface of it

 

Timing belts just brake, they show very little wear. I got my belt replaced on my GSR at 98k and the belt looked somewhat new (very little wear), if you have over 90k on the car just get it done.

 

i thought i needed mine done but it must have been done by the previous owner..so now i have whats in my sig for sale due me me not needing it..right now anyway..