#### BELT INSPECTION

The timing belt should be periodically inspected for wear. Removal of the timing cover is necessary to visually check the belt for signs of wear or contamination. The belt should show no signs of wear such as cracked teeth, wear on the belt face, wear on one or both sides of the belt, and there should be no foreign materials on the belt or between the teeth. If there is oil, coolant, lubricant, or any other foreign material on the belt, it is a good idea to replace the belt due to the fact that rapid wear can result from this contamination. Usually sticking to the manufacturer's guide for timing belt replacement interval will ensure little problems but it is still a good idea to periodically inspect your belt. If the belt breaks the engine will shut down and serious engine damage can occur. The proper manufacturer recommended timing belt replacement interval can be found in Section 1.

Fig. 1: Check for premature parting of the belt

Fig. 2: Check if the teeth are cracked or damaged

Fig. 3: Look for noticeable cracks or wear on the belt face

Fig. 4: You may only have damage on one side of the belt; if so, the guide could be the culprit

Fig. 5: Foreign materials can get in between the teeth and cause damage

Fig. 6: Inspect the timing belt for cracks, fraying, glazing or damage of any kind

Fig. 7: Damage on only one side of the timing belt may indicate a faulty guide

Fig. 8: ALWAYS replace the timing belt at the interval specified by the manufacturer