Hey guy I'm in the process of rebuilding my evo 8. I've only had it for about a year and a half. The car is fully built. long story short lifted the head, at some point it lost oil pressure bearings are trashed. Etc. the build supposedly only had about 2k miles on it. But 2k getting the crap beat out of it, as the new owner im no exception 😁. It has a gates racing timming belt should I reuse it? My gut says he'll no why cheap out. My wallet says meh 🤷‍♂️ its fine. Whats your thoughts thanks.

 

Just keep it. Even if the motor was beat the belt shouldn't be affected unless it skipped a tooth or something. I used to be the same and just buy things because I hated the idea of re-using anything "old" but its a gates belt, with 2k miles its like new. Why throw money at something when there is no need? Its not even a piece of mind thing. Inspect it, re-use it and put the money some place its needed.

 

It's barely broken in

 

as long as you didnt get a bunch of oil and fluids on it ... id say its fine.

 

Survey says.. run it! Thanks guys i always appreciate the input! I will definitely put my money elsewhere.

 

If it was my build, I'de put a new belt on it. Do you have service records? Was the rest of the timing set also brand new? If not or unknown I would replace all the stuff with new oem. It's going to be a large investment regardless so might as well do it right the first time and have that piece of mind. That goes for pretty much all the other wear items (hoses, gaskets etc). If it lost pressure you're probably in to it for a new oil pump too, but you can inspect that and see for yourself.

 

I do not have any service records. Everything was new water, oil idler etc. And I was oil loss just because of what the bearings looked like. The car was bought sight unseen from a dealership and the write up info was from the old owner. I believe the dealer said they changed oil and a o2 sensor before the transported it to me. I wonder if the used 15w30. It is a boostin stage 3 block so I'm assuming the clearances are larger and needed thicker oil. Who knows im still torn. Ill inspect the timing belt. Probably determine its good and then hang it on the wall and then go buy a new one. Lol any recommendations on Tbelt brand? OEM? I plan on turning it up to 700-800hp

 

use OEM evo 9 belt

 

Pretty much, just put in a new OEM evo 9 belt. Also, bleed the lifters and check for bearing material

 

I vote for a new belt. Not worth the risk and piece of mind.

 

I didn't realize mileage was unconfirmed. New belt. Never trust a previous owner.

 

I'm probably just going to get a new belt. But the car only has 20k on the body and I was told 2k on the engine. But anyway to truly appreciate everyone's input

 

Mileage and age unconfirmed, and its already off. Spend the $90 on a new OEM 9 belt, they're kevlar.

 

i will retract my last input...
i thought you had all the stuff replaced 2000 miles ago... i missed the "supposedly".

im with the others.. .if you dont know, i would replace all the timing components and the timing belt..
evo 9 belt the best (what i have on mine)

 

Alright evo 9 belt in the cart at stm! Thank you all for the input.