My timing belt (done 3000 miles ago) looks like it has some very very small cracking...

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01-18-2008, 05:46 PM

MiniMan

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My timing belt (done 3000 miles ago) looks like it has some very very small cracking...

should I replace it again, or is this normal?

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01-18-2008, 05:51 PM

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motor is out, or are you already there? if so belt is cheaper than a head

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01-18-2008, 05:52 PM

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Just swapping cams and we had a good look at it.

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01-18-2008, 06:22 PM

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quit being a little girly man. Do IT

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01-18-2008, 08:27 PM

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LOL.

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01-18-2008, 08:54 PM

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But but but...

I think I'm gonna leave it for now and check it again in 4-5k miles. To my unprofessional eye it looks like it could just be the particles of rubber on the inside of the timing belt seperating when being stretched out. I forget the brand name of the belt, but supposedly its a company that most OEMs use.

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