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Timing belt paranoia - jury is in



Tks all who offered advice.  In case you're curious, most suggested doing
the belt now as preventative maintenance (this is a 1986 4KQ with 155,000km
with original belt).  As far as the damage that can result from a broken
belt, it seems the 5cyl in my 86 is at less risk than the models with more
valves.  Re the suggestion to pry the cover back to see if the belt looks
cracked, my mechanic tells me that even if it looks fine, it could still
break if it's time is up.  Blau currently has a package deal on for $109US
that inlcudes everything you need including water pump, seals etc.  Tks
again folks.