I just picked up a Goodyear 40325 timing belt which matches up exactly with the belt from an ST1100. Goodyear list the ST1100 but I have just matched to confirm that there is no error in the listing, not that one was expected.
I will install the Goodyear belt when time allows as 1994 with 78,000 miles makes me think it is time for me to do the replacement.
Is there a sticky listing part numbers here?
Hope the number is useful to someone,
Norm In the words of Dirty Harry, "Do you feel lucky?"
Sixteen years, or likely seventeen years in the case of actual manufacture dates, is a very long time for a rubber part. IMO it is past time for me to change, given the consequences of a broken belt.
I think the real question is, "Why do you think the belt should not be changed?"
If you have an answer with which you are comfortable, then perhaps the belt shouldn't be changed. I can't find a good reason even though I really hate to spend money. (VBG)
Norm John, fear and trepidation motivate me in ways which planning logic fail. (VBG)
Many of these questions really come down to one's gut feeling about the risks.
The consequences of bending most of the valves seems extreme as opposed to the cost of changing the belt. Since labor is free and I have lots of time, the only downside is the cost of the belt. I know of others who have longer and further on belts with no problems but $100.00 saving isn't a good enough reason for me not to do the belt. Others may differ and likely be correct.
I have noticed that Doug's old belt is still hanging in my garage. After a year's time it still hasn't broken so he would likely have been safe leaving it in place for this time. I check that belt every time I go into the garage because I want to be able to tell him the precise time at which the belt breaks.
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