The Bagel

I changed tensioner, guides, and chains(oil pump chain as well) at 150k and upon inspection, I really could have just put the old parts back in. The guides had no wear and the chain had minimal stretch, if any. She should be good for another 150k!

DCFIVER

Thats because there is no recommened interval ,tool. But you werent happy unitl you got the answer YOU wanted. Stick to the B. The K is too complicated for you.

96ej8MR

there obviously is an interval wether you think so or not, mechanics is too complicated for you! let your timing chain stretch....

DCFIVER

And what is the recommened interval dipshit?? Cause I got 125,xxx on my K20 and I havent changed ****.

96ej8MR

oh no just let that thing run until 250,000 you'll be fine ... good luck

DCFIVER

Yes I know i will, cause if it breaks I can fix it.

96ej8MR

yeah and spend alot more on getting the head rebuilt, when you could of done this thing called "preventative maintenance"... it's new and all the cool kids are doing it, maybe you should try it

dx_rex

ive seen(and continue to see) 240k on an ep.. timing chain never replaced and it gets its fair share of beating. clutch lasted to about 190k too! has had an airbox mod and rh for about the last 100k, no problems. keep up on your oil changes and it should be fine.

DCFIVER

why when you can listen to 96ej8 and all of his K series experience. Of wait, he doesnt have any!!!

collin-eg2

Asking when to replace a timing chain is like asking when to replace an engine. the timing chain is meant to last the life of the car. but low oil level can damage it. and you can check to see if the chain has been stretched by measuring the distance that the tensioner's piston has pushed against the timing chain. their is a spec from honda and acura for that measurement...

iv

Anything over 13.5mm and the tensioner needs to be replaced this comes directly from the Honda service manual.

collin-eg2

AcuraNews ServiceNews Article
Helping you fix it right the first time - every time
A damaged or stretched cam chain, resulting from infrequent oil changes, can cause the MIL to come on
with DTC P0341 (CMP sensor A and CKP sensor incorrect phase detected). Old oil causes the cam chain
to wear quickly. As a result, it stretches beyond the point where the cam chain auto-tensioner can keep up.
That extra chain slack causes the valve timing control (VTC) actuator and the exhaust camshaft sprocket
to lag behind, and you wind up with DTC P0341.
With that in mind, we’ve put together a job aid consisting of a flowchart and a special DTC troubleshooting
procedure. To view job aid DTC P0341: CMP Sensor A and CKP Sensor Incorrect Phase Detected
(’02–06 RSX, ’04–08 TSX) (click here).
In this procedure, you check for a damaged or stretched cam chain by measuring the cam chain autotensioner
rod length. If it’s more than 13.5 mm, you’ve got a bad cam chain and will need to replace it
along with the cam chain auto-tensioner.
Keep in mind, a damaged or stretched cam chain resulting from infrequent oil changes isn’t covered by
warranty, so be sure to check the vehicle’s service history before you start. It tells the story.

kobeballer96

stock chain tensioner on k series suck as of what i hear, skunk 2 is good i heard, it was somewhere on a super street mang if i can recall

lafonz36

you can check to see if your chain is stretching its not hard just remove the valve cover also you can check tensioner and chain wear honda put a black cover on the timing cover so you can look inside without pulling everything off ive seen a chain go at 40k i know people with 200k on it depends on how you drive and how often you change your oil

lafonz36

i love the when it brakes i can fix it most people who say that mean if it brakes ill pay someone to put a new head on or ill part out the car