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Originally Posted by fuzor
ther is no way to check the condition a timing belt by looking at it if u dont no the last time that whas repleace do u self a favor, change it befor it quit's on u
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There all kinds of things you can check..
Look for cracks, missing rubber belt cogs, stiff rubber, discoloration, fraying belt material.
When I first bought my MR2 I made sure to look at the belt really well. I replaced the belt about 6 months later, and it was in fine condition, but I wanted the piece of mind and I already had things tore apart.