Timing Belt Inspection

[Charmet37]

Hi,

I snapped a few pics of my timing belt and wanted your opinion on the condition of the timing belt, Is it time to replace or can I go a few more miles?

Looking for the best deal on timing belt kits, The only online store I know of is Rock auto or the dealership, Any other places to purchase a timing belt kit?

Thanks.

 

[dbias]

Looks mean nothing other than obvious damage. Miles and time are important and should be followed per the manufacturer.
Timing belts are cheaper than engines.

 

[Nukeman7]

What make, model, and year is the vehicle? How many miles and years on the current timing belt?

 

[ClutchDisc]

How many years / miles on the belt?

I would never base replacement on looks unless its obvious. I replace mine based on times or miles, whatever comes first. I do this even if it still looks good. Not a hard job for me, just takes a little time. I always buy Aisin kits.

 

[slacktide_bitog]

This is for the 3rd gen Camry in your avatar, right? It's non-interference, so you don't have to worry too much

When it's time to replace it, get the Aisin kit.

 

[Charmet37]

This is for the 3rd gen Camry in your avatar, right? It's non-interference, so you don't have to worry too much

When it's time to replace it, get the Aisin kit.

The pic of the timing belt is for my Acura MDX, I changed the Camry timing belt about two years ago

 

[Charmet37]

How many years / miles on the belt?

I would never base replacement on looks unless its obvious. I replace mine based on times or miles, whatever comes first. I do this even if it still looks good. Not a hard job for me, just takes a little time. I always buy Aisin kits.

I purchased the SUV three years ago, I checked the Carfax before purchasing And the last timing belt was changed in 2023 so that's Three years ago.

The SUV is a Acura MDX.

 

[D20]

The pic of the timing belt is for my Acura MDX, I changed the Camry timing belt about two years ago

What's keeping you from just replacing it?
Desire?
Don't take offense. I certainly have issues with motivation. Maybe if it is, we can nudge you.

 

[ka9mnx]

Cannot tell anything by those pictures!

 

[slacktide_bitog]

I purchased the SUV three years ago, I checked the Carfax before purchasing And the last timing belt was changed in 2023 so that's Three years ago.

The SUV is a Acura MDX.

How many miles have you put on the MDX in 3 years?

 

[Nukeman7]

Get the AISIN timing belt kit from Rockauto or Summit Racing for the Acura MDX. Consider performing the idler pulley shim modification per Acura TSB 08-031 if applicable.

 

[ClutchDisc]

Okay so three years in of itself isn’t automatically bad, but how many miles in those three years?

Me - I am replacing a timing belt if I buy a car with a timing belt no matter how many miles or years. In most cases who knows what brand or quality belt was used…

 

[CleanSump]

"When in doubt, change it out." Do you have a reason to be in doubt about it's condition?

 

[The Critic]

I purchased the SUV three years ago, I checked the Carfax before purchasing And the last timing belt was changed in 2023 so that's Three years ago.

The SUV is a Acura MDX.

The hydraulic tensioner will leak and fail before the belt bites you. On a 04 I would strongly consider an oil pump reseal in conjunction with your next timing belt service.

 

[Lubener]

Why are you so reluctant to state how many miles are on the belts? That is the most important factor. Your post is getting nowhere.