You can't look at the timing belt and determine if it is good or bad. It
gets replaced period. If it breaks while running it destroys the valves. For
lots of Ody information check out the forum at www.odyclub.com .......


"estea" <teslaroo@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> welp, thanks for all the input. I took it to my very trusted mech.
> this a.m. and found out the lower ball joints need replacing ($580) -
> that was the whine we heard - some 98 odys were covered on a recall
> for this, but alas my VIN was not among them. Also tranny leaks a bit
> but looked fine to him - "age appropriate" is the term, I believe.
> All belts looked great, regular maintenance appeared to have been kept
> up, brakes 60% life left back and front. EGR(?) light was on but he
> didn't know unless he got in there but if would prolly run $300 to fix
> whatever it is SO I sent hubby up to offer $6100 or nothin'.
>
> We'll see.
> thanks again,
>
> estea
>
> p.s. /update hubby just called and the dealer took it so we own her -
> - whew - - - wish us luck!
>