1999 Honda Accord belt replacement

Tiny
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I am looking at a used 99Accord EX with the V6. The seller doesn't know if the belt was changed, dealer. Everything seems pretty tight with no leaks as I have looked at it. Should I have the belt changed soon after I get it, if I do?
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Wednesday, March 26th, 2008 AT 11:35 AM

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Tiny
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If they have no record of it, I would bet that they or you could tell by looking in the peep hole to see if the belt was changed. If it wasn't, I would and maybe they will deal on the work with the car purchase.
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Wednesday, March 26th, 2008 AT 12:09 PM
Tiny
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Thanks, exactly where is it and what should indicate that the belt was changed?
Thanks guys, helps a bunch.
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Wednesday, March 26th, 2008 AT 2:23 PM
Tiny
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Sometimes you can see in the pull off covers and look at the belt. With out the peep holes, it is a matter of pulling off the top timing belt cover(about 5 bolts) and look at the belt for the numbers. If they replaced it with a Honda belt then you might not get much help but often the replacement will be done with a belt from another source.
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Thursday, March 27th, 2008 AT 11:21 AM

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