Timing belt question
zenmartini wrote:
> I know the timing belt is supposed to be replaced at 60k. My 2000 is
> at 75k but the belt is in good condition... no nicks etc. Money is
> tight at the moment... how much longer can I go before this has to be
> replaced... I know that I'll be stuck wherever I am but there is no
> damage that can occur right?
>
The biggest risk is that it fails halfway through an overtaking
manoeuvre. However, and for reasons I don't understand, the Miata/MX-5
belts normally fail when the engine is first fired up.
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