Hose and Belt Replacement (1 Viewer)

[MH_Stevens]

My 2004 with 225K miles has the original hoses and belts save for the timing belt done at 95K.

I am off on a 4K mile trip and so considered it time to change all hoses and belts out but on inspection they all look so good.

Really don't have time for too much prophylactic work so is it prudent to let this slide till I see cracking or undue wear?

 

[2001LC]

Look for leaking, swelling or cracking. Liston to bearings. If looks and sound good hit the road. Note: do pull engine cover to inspect vacuum lines and PCV valve & hoses.

 

[TXLX100]

If not done in last 100k miles, I would check the heater hose Ts at the back of the engine and change or at least have a spare thermostat. Seems to be the most common failure that will strand a 100 series.