Yes, timing belt material does deteriorate with time. Plus,
in theory the miles you may have spent a lot of time at
idle, accumulating no miles on the odometer but certainly
accumulating run time on the engine and its parts. Have the
timing belt changed.

"Glenn" <glowry@swbell.net> wrote
> My owners's manual for my 2001 Honda Accord EX V6 states
> that the timig belt should be replaced at 105,000 miles or
> 7 years which ever comes first. The problem is I only have
> 26,600 miles on the car but the Honda service department
> that I contacted stated the timing belt should be replaced
> due to the 7 year rule. I know that tires will deteriorate
> with age, sun/weather, but I,m not to sure if that apply
> to a timing belt. I would appreciate any
> information/advice on this subject. Thanks.
>
> Glenn Lowry
>