hey, I hope someone in here can help..I just found out that my timing belt has about a 1 inch crack in it...how safe is it to drive with the biotch like this, or do I really need to replace it right away..And if I do need to replace it, can someone give me some detailed instructions on this...I know its a pain in the ass, but I don't really want to pay someone $700 to do it again. ( I just had the damn thing replaced about 9 months ago ). Thanks again everyone...Bryan

http://www.vfaq.com/mods/timingbelt-2G-NT.html and yes! you need to replace with gates belt, best one.

if you had it done about nine months ago, then you should have them redo it. i had mine done and it's still fine, it's been about 6 months now. besides, it's supposed to last 60k miles. i had mine done at 70k so i'm thinking whoever did yours did it wrong.
later

make sure you replace the tensioner pulley to.

If you need more info on the timing belt process, check out my write up. It may help a bit. http://www.geocities.com/eclipsed4evr98/Timingbeltprocedure.html