340massive

Greetings I own a 2005 LS 430 203565 Is there a way to check the timing belt without taking everything apart?

LeX2K

Nope. If you have no record of replacement assume it has not been replaced and get it done.

lp2k

no you have to take some parts off to get at least the passenger side timing belt cover off. Its not hard, there are vids on youtube to show it. Good job for thinking of it.

YoshiMan

Just curious, what does "203545" mean? You seem to have an emphasis on that number?

2KHarrier

I'm guessing that's the mileage on the car??

TominPT

Other things can fail which cause the timing belt to snap - so the condition of just the belt itself is not a guarantee. E.g., tensioner or idler bearing.

lp2k

18 year old car, best to replace those parts while you are in there. Rock auto has the best AISIN kit for $200 I think. Comes with the belt tensioner which you get to pull a pin to load tension. I loved doing that. felt like pulling a grenade pin