dealer told me i have to replace belt to keep warranty. if belt goes and damages car engine no warranty.

does anyone know life expentancy of the timing belts on acent 2002. dealer quoted $480. to replace it. i wonder if valid preventive maintenance for 40,000 more mile warranty. I would prefer to replace the belt around the time that history demonstrates life of belt.

 

i have 285,000 km on my 98 accent and i changed the first belt at about 140,000 and it was like new

 

always best to replace the timing belt as per manufacturers recommendations cos if they snap it can very expensive to fix[sm=noooo.gif]

 

That is true. A snapped timing belt can destroy your head so its best to change it even if it looks good.

 

Better safe then sorry!!! You can pay me now or you can pay me later.
Brant