Scooter Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 yep pretty sure I own one like that and posted a photo on here of it... If it's not grooved all the way round it can't have been done/worn on the car. What is the wording like on the belt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott87 Posted March 19, 2013 Author Share Posted March 19, 2013 Really? Even in the 3rd pic? I know they normally have an indented lip around the edge (or at least my mr2 one did) but this just looked a little too severe! Ill carry on using it and monitor it i guess. Worst that'll happen is i get stranded somewhere! - - - Updated - - - yep pretty sure I own one like that and posted a photo on here of it... If it's not grooved all the way round it can't have been done/worn on the car. What is the wording like on the belt? The words Toyota are lovely and clear, hence why when i bought the car i assumed it had been done within the last 20k or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Ill carry on using it and monitor it i guess. Worst that'll happen is i get stranded somewhere! The words Toyota are lovely and clear, hence why when i bought the car i assumed it had been done within the last 20k or so. I think you'll be fine, only ever heard of one cambelt snap in 10 years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott87 Posted March 19, 2013 Author Share Posted March 19, 2013 If like to see some images of these other belts?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbuster Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 shocking, if i was sold a belt looking like that i would send it back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott87 Posted March 20, 2013 Author Share Posted March 20, 2013 Having another look the teeth all look securely attached and the groove was always present so maybe this can be considered acceptable wear. The body of the belt and centre of the teeth under the belt all look good. I'd like to see some belts on others cars. Being non interference and the belt looking so new I may carry on for a while and monitor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 I am in East Northants mate, Just off J10 of the A14 so not too far from you. If you need a hand and are happy to drive it over to mine one weekend (if it ever stops snowing/raining/freezing) I will do it with you. I have a crank pulley tool. GSF sell the 6pk1955 for a good price and is made by either dayco or gates, both are fine. As you say its a non interference engine so you should be fine. Personally, I wouldn't pay the extra for an HKS one, but that's just my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbuster Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 only reason im doing that is because its purple and looks good under a clear cam cover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robzki Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 only reason im doing that is because its purple and looks good under a clear cam cover That is very true! And with the clear covers coming right down in price....who knows in time I may change my mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott87 Posted March 20, 2013 Author Share Posted March 20, 2013 So what's people's overall verdict on the belt then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 So what's people's overall verdict on the belt then? If you don't know how long its been on there, and have any doubts then it should be changed if you don't want to run the risk of it letting you down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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