Identifying if timing belt is old

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VENU247
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Hi,

I purchased an Acura 98 3.5RL about 6months ago when the odometer reading read 116,000. While buying it, I did not confirm if the timingbelt was changed at 105,000 (as suggested by dealer). Now, I want to know how I could identify if the timingbelt is a new one or if I need to replace it. But how do I identify that? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

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Venu
Feb 21, 2007 at 7:45 PM
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GARFIELD
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You could remove the timing belt over and see the condition of the belt, see if it has any manufacurers names present(like napa, dayco, goodyear or manufacurers name) If it has on of the names other than the manufacturers name then it has been changed. Most likely there will be nothing on it, secondly check the overall condition of the belt for fraying or oil soaking(any oil on the belt and it needs replacement along with finding out what is leaking and fixing it first!!!!) If I was in your shoes and was questioning how old the timing belt was, I would error on the safe side and change it. If the dealer is unable to provide proof that it was changed I would not chance it and I would have it changed.
Feb 22, 2007 at 10:04 AM
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LOSTINMARS
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you can't properly check the belt w/o removing it and at that point you gonna put a new one in anyway. you have to be able to beld the belt and look at the teeth. for how much it will cost when it brakes just change it. so now you have the cost of the belt plus whatever damage was done.
Feb 23, 2007 at 2:03 PM
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RASMATAZ
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If your odometer now reads 165K and plus miles better change it while your in there.

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Mar 7, 2007 at 4:11 AM