timing belt accent 60,000 miles
 

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.

RE: timing belt accent 60,000 miles
 

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

RE: timing belt accent 60,000 miles
 

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

RE: timing belt accent 60,000 miles
 

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

RE: timing belt accent 60,000 miles
 

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