Originally Posted by Buyimports2
I think you need to check the cracks in the belt. Once the cracks reach a certain size then it needs replaced.
Crack length is not a reliable determinant. :ugh:
The factory replacement interval is 90k miles or every 6 years, whichever comes first. The timing belt is a crucial component, so whenever there is doubt, it is much cheaper in the long run to replace the belt.
Even the $400 a dealer would charge is a shitload cheaper that rebuilding a mulched head.