I just bought an engine from the junkyard. I appears to have a mls hg, and seems to be in good shape. The timing belt looks brand new, but im not sure. It is a goodyear gatorback belt, and i would like to know if i need to replace it, i would rather spend the $50 on something else. It still has writing on the belt, and their are no cracks or fryed ends whats-so-ever. Should i replace it or not. Also i need new belts, are duralast ok, i have valuecraft, but they look cheap so im going to return them.

 

Do the belt tensioner, belt, and water pump. You will thank yourself in the long run. Trust me.

A blow up engine is more costly then a little preventative maintanence.

 

better safe then sorry....there are alot of options on what accessory belts to use.....but, most of them are basically the same. i have cheap off brand ones from farm and fleet on mine and they havent given me any problems.

 

Gatorback belts are REAL quality belts. I'd probably change the timing belt, water pump, and tensioner pulley just to be safe.