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Yeah, you really need to change the belt. I changed mine the other day, it wasn't too bad to do. The old belt had plenty of life left.
In a pinch, you can just do a timing belt inspection and adjustment. Take off the top timing belt cover only. You can see the condition of the belt. Is it new looking or cracked, etc? Is the belt oil contaminated? Are the teeth sharp and clean? Is the timing belt case clean inside?
Now check the belt tension and readjust that. Should be 5mm of deflection on the belt when pressing 2kg of force on the long run. Lots of belts just slip a tooth because it's too loose. I've seen them so loose, it was a wonder how the car still runs.
If the belt condition is good and tension is right, then you'll be ok for a while. Just don't forget about it.
In a pinch, you can just do a timing belt inspection and adjustment. Take off the top timing belt cover only. You can see the condition of the belt. Is it new looking or cracked, etc? Is the belt oil contaminated? Are the teeth sharp and clean? Is the timing belt case clean inside?
Now check the belt tension and readjust that. Should be 5mm of deflection on the belt when pressing 2kg of force on the long run. Lots of belts just slip a tooth because it's too loose. I've seen them so loose, it was a wonder how the car still runs.
If the belt condition is good and tension is right, then you'll be ok for a while. Just don't forget about it.