ZUL8R

98 civic DX 70,000 miles.. when should we tackle it?? is it past due? the car is driven hard

thanks..

slomofo

iTrader: (1)

Pop off timing cover and check condition (Cracks, etc.)

tek_civic

mine was changed at 90k. i think thats the reccomendation.

pennies_hatchie

iTrader: (1)

check for any cracks or wear to it.

ZUL8R

will do .....

kommon_sense

Helms manual says 105k for normal wear. I *THINK* 60k for hard/harsh conditions, but I need to double check.

Perfectionist

4th gens, the recomendation was 90k. 105k sounds about right for your vintage. BTW, according to the information I've come accross, there is no way to reliably assesss the condition of a timing belt by giving it a visual inspection, unless of course there is obvious major damage to it.

SqueezinDaJuice

Normally it's 60,000 miles.

JDMvtecDRAGSTA

usually its good to change the timing belt around 75,000 miles.
especially if you drive your car hard.

Perfectionist

It's a '98, not '88.

trav

i changed mine at 60K. I think the honda manual that came with my EK says to change it then!

Trav.

Archidictus

Q: When do you change your timing belt?

A: Before it breaks and deep-6's your whole car.

If you think it may need changed, change it. It's not too hard a job and it's not too expensive...especially compared to a new engine.

JICB16B

I work at a honda delarship we do them at 90 also replace the water pump while you are at it

Kamin

definatley inspect the inside of the teeth for wear
if there is cracking or any signs of wear replace it.
it IS 105,000 miles or 60k in extreme cold or heat.