timing belt-visible?

[Woza2003]

Hi

I have a 4runner v8 2003.

I recently had a starter relay changed at the dealers. On the report it said that they had seen that they had visibly seen my timing belt was wearing out.

I didnt think it was possible to see the timing belt, without removing a fair few parts, none of which are needed to remove to change a relay

Is it visible or does this sound like bs?

thanks

 

[LTDSC]

sounds like they mistook it for your accessory belt. Which im not sure id fully trust that tech after that.

 

[BlackWorksInc]

Hmm... I mean, it isn't hard to remove one of the cam covers to look at the belt. But that seems a bit weird to do for a relay replacement...

 

[blackoutt]

If it was that easy for them to check (couple bolts to get a cam cover off) ask them to show you the signs of wear? If it's not cracked/cut/weather checked then it looks like a used belt - a new one with an hr of run time looks used.