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Old 05-28-2018, 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by t walgamuth View Post
No. It is mostly covered by the water pump but the seal is behind the big pulley. When everything is in place you can touch the top of the belt from straight above if you wish. I suppose if the belt comes apart it keeps the debris out of the oil...?
All timing belts run in a dry environment, but they are protected from the elements and foreign debris, by a plastic cover.

If the belt did ever fail, it could be the end of the engine.

Gary
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