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I have a 2003 Honda Odyssey with 20K miles. Some external belts are cracked and the dealership is recommending changing the timing belt, water pump, etc. Thoughts.

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Is there a time limit to change a timing belt on a 2003 honda odyssey or just mileage?

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2003 ?? then yes its advisable to change the lot regardles of mileage ,the water pump iam not so sure about its just that its driven by the timing belt and if it goes wrong and leaks its big job to change ,but if vehicle has had antifreeze in it from new then i wouldnt bother ,yes i would wiggle the drive shaft whilst belt is off and if no play then leave it alone but you know the dealers ,someone has to pay the suited and booted sales staff with their gelled up hair and the secretarys make up and new clothes

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